There is nothing to write about, you say. Well, then, write and let
me know just this,--that there is nothing to write about; or tell
me in the good old style if you are well. That 's right. I am quite
well.
-- Pliny the Younger (61-105 AD)
-- Letters, Book i, Letter xi, 1
me know just this,--that there is nothing to write about; or tell
me in the good old style if you are well. That 's right. I am quite
well.
-- Pliny the Younger (61-105 AD)
-- Letters, Book i, Letter xi, 1
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