in Rhetoric, a figure which sets two things in opposition to each other. The word is Greek, compounded of ἀντί against, and μεταβολή from μεταβάλλω, I shift or transfer, i.e., shifting, or letting two things over-against each other. This figure is twice exemplified in an apophthegm of Musonius; which, on account of its excellence, is called aureum monitum, the golden maxim or precept.

In English thus:

"Allowing the performance of an honourable action to be attended with labour; the labour is soon over, but the honour immortal: whereas, should even pleasure wait on the commission of what is dishonourable, the pleasure is soon gone, but the dishonour eternal."