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
bath good taste
A little moralizing's good - a little: I like a taste, but not a bath of it
can-do asks
Don't ask of your friends what you yourself can do.
deeds worthy daring
Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.
indulge-in bed influenza
I never indulge in rhyme or stanza Unless I'm in bed with the influenza.
apes beast
The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
funeral honor tears
Let no one pay me honor with tears, nor celebrate my funeral rites with weeping.
clean constant freedom hath
He hath freedom whoso beareth clean and constant heart within.