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
fear hate whom
Quem metuunt, oderunt. (They hate whom they fear.)
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.
stars feet astronomy
No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.
two soul two-souls
He who has two languages has two souls.
doe ifs
The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so
true-friend adversity true-friend-is
A true friend is tested in adversity.
friends loyalty true-friend
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.
freedom liberty bears
That is true liberty, which bears a pure and firm breast.
heart compassion clean
He hath freedom whoso beareth a clean and constant heart within.
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.
ancient states customs
The Roman state stands by ancient customs, and its manhood.