One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.
He hath freedom whoso beareth a clean and constant heart within.
Let no one pay me honor with tears, nor celebrate my funeral rites with weeping.
O friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics - Unless I am down with rheumatics.