Quintus Ennius Quotes

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.
Quintus Ennius

Death, Men, Live

He hath freedom whoso beareth clean and constant heart within.
Quintus Ennius

Freedom, Heart, Within

He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
Quintus Ennius

Good, Wisdom, Wise

Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.
Quintus Ennius

Friend, Here, Nor

No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.
Quintus Ennius

Before, Stars, Feet

O friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics - Unless I am down with rheumatics.
Quintus Ennius

Friend, Down, Sweet

They hate whom they fear.
Quintus Ennius

Fear, Hate, Whom

To open his lips is crime in a plain citizen.
Quintus Ennius

Open, Crime, Lips

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Biography

Nationality: Roman

Type: Poet

Born: 239 BC

Died: 169 BC

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