One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.
A sure friend is known in unsure circumstances.
One man by delaying saved the state for us.
Let no one pay me honor with tears, nor celebrate my funeral rites with weeping.
The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.