The covetous man is ever in want.

A portion of mankind take pride in their vices and pursue their purpose; many more waver between doing what is right and complying with what is wrong.

The muse does not allow the praise-de-serving here to die: she enthrones him in the heavens.

We set up harsh and unkind rules against ourselves. No one is born without faults. That man is best who has fewest.

Stronger than thunder's winged force All-powerful gold can speed its course; Through watchful guards its passage make, And loves through solid walls to break.

Faults are committed within the walls of Troy and also without. [There is fault on both sides.]

If things look badly to-day they may look better tomorrow.