This Latin quote, "SEMPER EGET SITIENS MEDIIS CEU TANTALUS VNDIS / INTER ANHELATAS SEMPER AVARUS OPES," describes the insatiable greed of the avaricious man, comparing him to Tantalus in the underworld: "Ever needy, thirsting, like Tantalus in the midst of waters, ever greedy amidst panting riches, he ever needs.". It highlights that the greedy person, despite having wealth (riches), is perpetually unsatisfied, just as Tantalus could never reach the water or fruit.