Ne Numidae quidem reges vituperandi, qui more gentis suae nulli mortalium osculum ferebant: quidquid enim in excelso fastigio positum est, humili et trita consuetudine, quo sit venerabilius, vacuum esse convenit.
Nor are the kings of Numidia to be blamed, who following their national custom used to kiss no human being. For whatever is placed on a lofty pinnacle should keep clear of low, familiar intercourse, that it may be the more revered.
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