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– “Even a god finds it hard to love and be wise at the same time.”Latin and Greek weren’t offered when I was in High School in the early 1970’s–something about it being “irrelevant” (sigh). Love this! For the past five years, I've been writing about the weird and wonderful on this travel and culture blog, with a particular focus on history, hidden gems, and offbeat adventures in Europe and beyond.© 2015- 2020 Sophie Nadeau. Most I just didn’t know. From the Latin mass.A play on words from old 4th year Latin teacher still brings a smile to my face…”Semper ubi sub ubi”. I love Audere est Facere.Bonjour, ciao, and welcome to my little corner of the internet! Of course, in teaching, there’s also the moments everyone has in the classroom, and then “Dirige me, Domine!”-said while trying not to roll the eyes- (Lead me, Lord!) I think it’s the motto for every teacher…we learn so much from our students! I have an antique bell with the names of four animals carved into it with accompanying images.Hi Michelle, if you are still looking for an answer to your question… the four animals would be religious symbols. No one should leave home unless he/she is doing this.
What do you love, that is the question?Thanks Rob.
One of the first Latin phrases I was told (over 30 years ago) and the one I remember best. Seize the day. Lift up your hearts. I struggle to find an accurate meaning without religion added to the phraseactually, Salve is hello to one person, Salvete is hello to two or more people.
Im sure most people have seen a movie or TV show where you hear a Priest say, “In nomine Patris, et Filii, et Spiritus Sancti”. Hopefully someone could help me.
Something like Excelsior for example.Hey, I wanted to get “learn to love” tattooed in Latin, since I have so many issues with love.Many phrases have various meanings and so I would consult with a Latin professor before committing to a tattoo!Yes, I’ve seen those meanings on the internet, I’m considering tattooing it in English to avoid mistakesEgo sum stultus means “I am stupid”, so I wouldn’t go for that one O.oWould someone be able to translate “Paucorum est intellegere non celet fortunae et in paucorum bonorum.” For me? “Love is all” or “love is everything” and the other two “higher than the stars” “only the stars are higher”The first phrase I learnt at the age of 6 was: ”Ubi bene ibi patria.” No need to translate it, speaks by itself clearly.Omnia mutantur nos et mutamur in illis. such as “i live for my family” or “family first” or “family before all”. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.This post may contain affiliate links. Virtute amicitia?Hell All, I’m looking for a wee bit of help. Thanks in advance“The few that I can not hide from his fortune and a few good men.” Might have a grammar issue.“Docendo discimus” (I teach so we learn).
Everything changes and we change with itI always thought the saying was Alis Volat Propriis am I wrong?
So glad to see that someone else appreciates it! Can someone translate ”Nothing real can’t be threatened” and ” I’m the lion” and If someone has some empowering words in latin that could make a great tattoo let me know! Could someone tell me if there is a phrase similar to “To the Moon and back”ad eundum quo nemo ante iit- (latin translation of Star Trek’s motto) to boldly go where no man has gone beforeI want to get “strength in friendship” as a tattoo… but wanted to make sure it was correct. Latin isn’t even the top 10 of least spoken language.It’s out of the context but those latin phrases sound like good book titles….okay I’m outSt. Can you tell me how you would interpret it please?What is the correct translation for “the light within me” in latin?ALETHEIA…Not only to know the truth but to tell yourself the truth!Nil Sine Magno Labore: Nothing is achieved without hard work!Appopinquare non animum recouparare: To approach and lose your mindAmare et sapere vix deo conceditur. Just wondering as I wanted to her this inscribed into a necklace barhihi! im looking for a latin way of saying something family related. Please check out my
Ask your mother.Noli illegitimi carborundum. All Rights Reserved. The lion and and the eagle are commonly used to symbolise St Mark (lion) and St John (eagle).