Quintus Aurelius Symmachus → destinatário desconhecido
Tradução moderna em inglês
You have confirmed my own longstanding judgment about the charm and amenity of the Formian coast [modern Formia, south of Rome]. What you praise, I have long admired. The climate is mild, the views are splendid, and the company -- when friends are present -- makes it perfect. I hope to visit again soon and to enjoy your hospitality in that beautiful setting.
Texto latino / grego
Commendastis mihi vetus iudicium meum, qni ea de litoris Formiani gratia et salubritate sentitis. parce antehac orae illius bona transitus vester degustaverat; ea nunc pensius per moram cognita amari a vobis nsu longiore meruemnt. fero iam. quam^uam vestri cupiens, quod procul degitis, et desiderio in vos meo indico patien- 25 tiam. at si fors votis eficctum secundet, opto in illo sinu agere vobiscum, quod re- stat aestati, ut et locns mihi praestet valetndinem et vos animi volnptatem. LXX (LXVin) .