Book XII, Epigram 44 (Ker)

Unicus, that bearest a name knit to mine by kin-dred blood, and a heart close allied to my studies, though thou shapest lays that yield the palm to thy brother alone, yet in genius art thou not less than he, albeit in mutual devotion greater. Lesbia might have loved thee as well as witty Catullus; to thee, after Naso, might winsome Corinna have clung. Winds failed not didst thou wish to spread thy sails; but thou lovest the shore: herein, too, art thou like thy brother.