vis decorare tuum, ditissima Roma, senatum? suspende exuvias armis et sanguine captas, congere caesorum victrix diademata regum, frange repulsorum foeda ornamenta deorum: tunc tibi non terris tantum victoria parta sed super astra etiam media servabitur aede.
Would you, prosperous Rome, like to beautify your senate house? Suspend the treasures that were obtained through battles and bloodshed; pile up, to indicate your triumph, the crowns of the kings you have killed; however, destroy the unappealing decorations that depict gods you have rejected. Otherwise, only then will the recollection of your victory will be conserved amidst the temple, not only obtained on earth but also beyond the stars.