erant quidem in senatu plerique opibus culti genere sublimes, aetate graves consilio utiles, dignitate elati dignatione communes, sed servata pace reliquorum duo fastigatissimi consulares, Gennadius Avienus et Caecina Basilius, prae ceteris conspiciebantur.
Certainly, there were numerous members in the Senate who possessed great wealth and came from noble lines, commanded respect due to their age and offered valuable advice, were elevated in rank but still approachable due to their humility. However, among those esteemed members, Gennadius Avienus and Caecina Basilius, both holding the highest office of consul, stood out amongst the rest.