Quotes by Quintus Ennius

• No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.
• To open his lips is crime in a plain citizen.
• O friend unseen, unborn, unknown, Student of our sweet English tongue, I never indulge in poetics - Unless I am down with rheumatics.
• He hath freedom whoso beareth clean and constant heart within.
• Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.
• He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
• 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.