And earth who herself bestowed the body takes it back and wastes not a whit. - Ennius

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And earth who herself bestowed the body takes it back and wastes not a whit.

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About Ennius

Quintus Ennius (239 B.C. – 169 B.C.) was a writer during the period of the Roman Republic, and is often considered the father of Roman poetry. Although only fragments of his works survive, his influence in Latin literature was significant.

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Native Name: Ennius Quintus
Alternative Names: Quintus Ennius Quinto Ennio Ennio

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