You are that Maximus, the only man who, by delaying, gave us back our fortunes. For other peoples will, I do not doubt, still cast their bronze to breathe with softer features, 1130 or draw out of the marble living lines, plead causes better, trace the ways of heaven with wands and tell the rising constellations; but yours will be the rulership of nations, remember, Roman, these will be your arts: 1135 to teach the ways of peace to those you conquer, to spare defeated peoples, tame the proud.”
