As a strong horse that has often won on the last lap at Olympia is now resting, tired out by old age.
• As quoted by Cicero in De Senectute, Chapter V (tr. K. Volk)
• As quoted by Cicero in De Senectute, Chapter V (tr. K. Volk)
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Sicut fortis equus, spatio qui saepe supremo
Vicit Olympia, nunc senio confectus quiescit.
— Ennius
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Vicit Olympia, nunc senio confectus quiescit." in the context of "As a strong horse that has often won on the last lap at Olympia is now resting, tired out by old age.
• As quoted by Cicero in De Senectute, Chapter V (tr. K. Volk)" 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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