Quintus Ennius

I never indulge in rhyme or stanza Unless Im in bed with the influenza.

To open his lips is crime in a plain citizen.

He hath freedom whoso beareth clean and constant heart within.

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

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.

The ape vilest of beasts how like to us.

They hate whom they fear.

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

He who has two languages has two souls.

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.

A sure friend is known in unsure circumstances.

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

Don't ask of your friends what you yourself can do.

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