Ennius was the father of Roman poetry, because he first introduced into Latin the Greek manner and in particular the hexameter metre.
One man restored our fortunes by delay. [By skilfully avoiding an engagement, Fabius exhausted the resources of the enemy.]
Let no one pay me honor with tears, nor celebrate my funeral rites with weeping.
The ape, vilest of beasts, how like to us.
A true friend is a friend when in difficulty
How can life be worth living, if devoid Of the calm trust reposed by friend in friend? What sweeter joy than in the kindred soul, Whose converse differs not from self-communion?