The Garden of Cyrus

You are so intellectually wealthy that you do not lose anything by spreading your attention original: "diffusion". As a flourishing branch of that noble family to whom we owe so much respect original: "observance", your excellence is not recently planted but long-rooted in such perfection. Having seen lasting proof of this in your worthy conduct original: "conversation" refers to one's manner of living and social interaction, constant friendship, and your speech, and knowing you are a serious student of the highest secrets original: "arcana" of nature, I humbly offer these minor pleasures and small handfuls original: "maniples," a term for a handful of herbs or a small bundle of knowledge to your great store of wisdom.