Ennius was the father of Roman poetry, because he first introduced into Latin the Greek manner and in particular the hexameter metre.
QUINTUS ENNIUSEnnius was the father of Roman poetry, because he first introduced into Latin the Greek manner and in particular the hexameter metre.
QUINTUS ENNIUSOne man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
QUINTUS ENNIUSThe idle mind knows not what it wants.
QUINTUS ENNIUSA true friend is distinguished in the crisis of hazard and necessity; when the gallantry of his aid may show the worth of his soul and the loyalty of his heart.
QUINTUS ENNIUSHow can life be worth living, if devoid Of the calm trust reposed by friend in friend? What sweeter joy than in the kindred soul, Whose converse differs not from self-communion?
QUINTUS ENNIUSHe hath freedom whoso beareth a clean and constant heart within.
QUINTUS ENNIUSO friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics – Unless I am down with rheumatics.
QUINTUS ENNIUSThe Roman state stands by ancient customs, and its manhood.
QUINTUS ENNIUSThe victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so
QUINTUS ENNIUSLet no one honour me with tears, or bury me with lamentation. Why? Because I fly hither and thither, living in the mouths of me. [Lat., Nemo me lacrymis decoret, nec funera fletu. Faxit cur? Volito vivu’ per ora virum.]
QUINTUS ENNIUSThe wise man is wise in vain who cannot be wise to his own advantage.
QUINTUS ENNIUSA sure friend is known in unsure circumstances.
QUINTUS ENNIUSThey hate whom they fear.
QUINTUS ENNIUSThe ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
QUINTUS ENNIUSI never indulge in rhyme or stanza Unless I’m in bed with the influenza.
QUINTUS ENNIUSWhom men fear they hate, and whom they hate, they wish dead.
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