One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

One man excels in eloquence, another in arms.

Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.

Nothing is more ill-timed than an ill-timed laugh.

Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.

Covetous of another man's, prodigal of his own.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

E'en his failings leaned to virtue's side.

From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.

From my example learn to be just, and not to despise the gods.

He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.

He found a city of bricks, he left one of marble.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

Riches are first to be sought for; after wealth, virtue.

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters read more

It is but a small merit to observe silence, but it is a grave
fault to speak of matters on which we should be silent.

Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.

Honour without profit is a ring on the finger.