If one has a good disposition, what other virtue is needed? If a man has fame, what is the value of other ornamentation?

The saying argues that certain core goods make lesser embellishments redundant. A “good disposition” (sound character, benevolent temperament) is presented as a master-virtue: if one’s inner nature is upright, additional virtues or outward proofs become secondary. Likewise, genuine fame or good repute functions as a social “ornament” that outshines material decoration; reputation is earned through conduct and becomes a durable form of honor, whereas external ornamentation is superficial and easily lost. The parallel structure reinforces a moral hierarchy: cultivate inner excellence and the social recognition that follows, rather than chasing decorative signs of worth.