Ennius was the father of Roman poetry, because he first introduced into Latin the Greek manner and in particular the hexameter metre.
Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.
The victor is not victorious if the vanquished does not consider himself so
The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
He who has two languages has two souls.
A true friend is tested in adversity.