Quote:

Octavius:
You may do your will,
But he's a tried and valiant soldier.
Antony:
So is my horse, Octavius, and for that
I do appoint him store of provender.
It is a creature that I teach to fight,
To wind, to stop, to run directly on,
His corporal motion governed by my spirit,
And, in some taste, is Lepidus but so.
He must be taught and trained and bid go forth,
A barren-spirited fellow, one that feeds
On objects, arts, and imitations.

Modern Text:

Octavius:

You can do what you please,

but he is an experienced and honorable soldier.

Antony:

So is my horse Octavius

and because of it I give him whatever he wants.

I have taught him to fight,

To turn, to stop, to run in a straight line,

He moves when I tell him to,

And, in some way, so does Lepidus.

He must be taught what to do before he does it,

who is a boring man that follows

the objects and arts of others.

This excerpt describes Mark Antony's feelings toward Lepidus during a conversation between him and Octavius. Antony describes Lepidus as a follower who is only good for doing others work. This is shown when Antony compares him to a horse because he has no mind of his own and can't make decisions based on what he feels is right. Although very trustworthy and an honorable person, Antony feels that he shouldn't be in a position of power. On the other hand, Octavius, due to the respect and experience of Lepidus, feels confident in his ability to rule.

-YoungGrassHopper