The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
To open his lips is crime in a plain citizen.
Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
He who has two languages has two souls.
A sure friend is known in unsure circumstances.