All mortals desire themselves to be praised.
• As quoted by Augustine of Hippo in De Trinitate, Book XIII, Chapter III
• As quoted by Augustine of Hippo in De Trinitate, Book XIII, Chapter III
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Omnes mortales sese laudarier optant.
— Ennius
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• As quoted by Augustine of Hippo in De Trinitate, Book XIII, Chapter III" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
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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.
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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