I never indulge in rhyme or stanza Unless I’m in bed with the influenza.
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?
More Quintus Ennius Quotes
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To open his lips is crime in a plain citizen.
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One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
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The Roman state stands by ancient customs, and its manhood.
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They hate whom they fear.
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O friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics – Unless I am down with rheumatics.
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He who has two languages has two souls.
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The idle mind knows not what it wants.
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A sure friend is known in unsure circumstances.
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Let no one weep for me, or celebrate my funeral with mourning; for I still live, as I pass to and fro through the mouths of men.
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The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
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Let no one pay me honor with tears, nor celebrate my funeral rites with weeping.
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One man by delay restored the state, for he preferred the public safety to idle report.
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A 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.
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A true friend is a friend when in difficulty.
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He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
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