Quintus Ennius
Quintus Ennius
Quintus Enniuswas a writer during the period of the Roman Republic, and is often considered the father of Roman poetry. He was an Oscanfrom Calabria. Although only fragments of his works survive, his influence in Latin literature was significant, particularly in his use of Greek literary models...
NationalityRoman
ProfessionPoet
true-friend adversity true-friend-is
A true friend is tested in adversity.
true-friend difficulty true-friend-is
A true friend is a friend when in difficulty
heart compassion clean
He hath freedom whoso beareth a clean and constant heart within.
wise wisdom men
The wise man is wise in vain who cannot be wise to his own advantage. [Lat., Nequicquam sapere sapientem, qui ipse sibi prodesse non quiret.]
doe ifs
The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so
two soul two-souls
He who has two languages has two souls.
stars feet astronomy
No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.
mind want idle
The idle mind knows not what it wants.
death men grieving
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.
men enemy delay
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
real circumstances known
A sure friend is known in unsure circumstances.
hate
They hate whom they fear.
wise helping being-wise
He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
men states saved
One man by delaying saved the state for us.