Quintus Ennius — Roman Poet

Quintus Ennius was a writer during the period of the Roman Republic, and is often considered the father of Roman poetry. He was of Calabrian descent. Although only fragments of his works survive, his influence in Latin literature was significant, particularly in his use of Greek literary models... (wikipedia)

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.
No one regards what is before his feet; we all gaze at the stars.
He whose wisdom cannot help him, gets no good from being wise.
They hate whom they fear.
Here is he laid to whom for daring deed, nor friend nor foe could render worthy meed.