Ennius quotes - page 2

Ennius was an ancient Roman poet, often called the father of Roman poetry. His epic and dramatic works greatly influenced later Latin literature. He played a crucial role in shaping Roman cultural identity and literary style. Here are 35 of his quotes:

As a strong horse that has often won on the last lap at Olympia is now resting, tired out by old age. (Ennius)
where the Gauls stealthily, at the time of night when sleep falls on men, attacked the high citadel and of a sudden stained with blood walls and watchers. View quote
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Your minds that once did stand erect and strong, What madness swerves them from their wonted course? View quote
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No sooner said than done-so acts your man of worth. View quote
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Not chaffering war but waging war, not with gold but with iron-thus let us of both sides make trial for our lives. View quote
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Don't ask of your friends what you yourself can do. View quote
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Whom men fear they hate, And whom they hate, they wish dead. View quote
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He who has two languages has two souls. View quote
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One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]. View quote
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One man by delaying saved the state for us. View quote
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Ennius

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Occupation: Roman Writer
Born: 239 BC
Died: 169 BC
Quotes count: 35
Wikipedia: Ennius

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