Nec cauponantes bellum sed belligerantes; Ferro non auro vitam cernamus utrique. - Ennius

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Nec cauponantes bellum sed belligerantes;
Ferro non auro vitam cernamus utrique.

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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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