Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Comment on this quote Share via Email Print this Page Quintus Ennius Quote “To open his lips is crime in a plain citizen.” ~ Quintus Ennius (c.239 BC - c.169 BC) Considered the father of Roman poetry Liberty , Speech , Crime , Oppression , Custom , Serfdom , Aristocracy Ratings and Comments Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/17/19 Hmmmm, the more things change, the more they stay the same. Reply E Archer, NYC 1/18/19 The emperor is wearing no clothes. SaveOk2 SaveOk2 View CommentsClick to view or comment. Share on Facebook Tweet Email Print This Quintus Ennius quote is found in these categories: Liberty quotes Speech quotes Crime quotes Oppression quotes Custom quotes Serfdom quotes Aristocracy quotes About Quintus Ennius Bio of Quintus Ennius Quotations by Quintus Ennius Books by/about Quintus Ennius Quintus Ennius videos Quintus Ennius on Wikipedia Astrological chart for Quintus Ennius