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
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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.