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Now that you have learned about Ancient Roman Poets, complete and submit this assignment.

Choose one or more of the sayings listed below and compose your own poem using the Roman line that you've chosen. You can explain what the saying means to you, or just use it in a poetic way. Your poem must be at least 5 lines in length. 

  • “Love conquers all.” - Virgil
  • “It is quality rather than quantity that matters.” - Seneca
  • “My heart was in my mouth.” - Petronius
  • “Not worth his salt.” - Petronius
  • “No sooner said than done.” - Quintus Ennius
  • “No one knows until he tries.” - Publius Syrus
  • “There is no place more delightful than home.” - Cicero
  • “More brawn than brain.” - Cornelius Nepos
  • "It is a rough road that leads to the heights of greatness.” - Seneca
  • “There are some remedies worse than the disease.” - Publius Syrus