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 1 Reply Mike, Norwalk 1/17/19 Hmmmm, the more things change, the more they stay the same. 1 Reply E Archer, NYC 1/18/19 The emperor is wearing no clothes. Reply Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown 10/1/25 To open your mind and express yourself reasonably is the is the vindication of the beautiful citizen. 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