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Latin Quotes
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“ Braccas meas vescimini !" I wasn't sure where the Latin came from. I think it meant 'Eat my pants!”
―

Rick Riordan,

The Lightning Thief

tags:
epithet ,
latin ,
percy-jackson

“Non est ad astra mollis e terris via" - "There is no easy way from the earth to the stars”
―

Seneca

tags:
latin ,
philosophy ,
stars

“Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus [ never tickle a sleeping dragon ]”
―

J.K. Rowling,

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

tags:
hogwarts ,
latin ,
motto ,
never-tickle-a-sleeping-dragon

“All hope abandon, ye who enter here.”
―

Dante Alighieri,

The Divine Comedy

tags:
gates-of-hell ,
hell ,
latin ,
motto

“Pulvis et umbra sumus. ( We are but dust and shadow. )”
―

Horace,

The Odes of Horace

tags:
death ,
dust ,
greek ,
latin ,
life ,
shadow

“Cogito ergo sum. (I think, therefore I am.) ”
―

René Descartes

tags:
latin ,
life-and-living ,
mottos ,
thinking

“Non nobis solum nati sumus. ( Not for ourselves alone are we born. )”
―

Marcus Tullius Cicero

tags:
duty ,
helping-others ,
latin ,
self

“Not to know what has been transacted in former times is to be always a child. If no use is made of the labours of past ages, the world must remain always in the infancy of knowledge.”
―

Marcus Tullius Cicero

“There's no such thing as dead languages, only dormant minds.”
―

Carlos Ruiz Zafón,

The Shadow of the Wind

“You're kidding. I thought all geniuses read Latin. Isn't that the international language for smart people?"-Shane (Glass Houses)”
―

Rachel Caine,

Glass Houses

tags:
latin ,
morganville-vampires

“Fas est ab hoste doceri. One should learn even from one's enemies.”
―

Ovid,

Metamorphoses

tags:
ancient ,
latin ,
philosophy

“Omnia mutantur, nihil interit (everything changes, nothing perishes).”
―

Publius Ovidius Naso,

Metamorphoses

“VI VERI VENIVERSUM VIVUS VICI. By the Power of Truth, I, while living, have Conquered the Universe. ”
―

Alan Moore,

V for Vendetta #2

tags:
aleister-crowley ,
latin ,
motto

“Aut viam inveniam aut faciam tibi. I will either find a way or make one.”
―

Kendall Ryan,

Unravel Me

“Status quo, you know, is Latin for 'the mess we're in'.”
―

Ronald Reagan

tags:
inspirational ,
latin ,
politics

“Per aspera ad astra, Papa,' I whispered. Through hardship to the stars.”
―

Ruta Sepetys,

Salt to the Sea

tags:
challenges ,
latin ,
life ,
problems ,
stars

“Ut haec ipsa qui non sentiat deorum vim habere is nihil omnino sensurus esse videatur." If any man cannot feel the power of God when he looks upon the stars, then I doubt whether he is capable of any feeling at all.”
―

Horace

tags:
ancient-rome ,
classics ,
horace ,
latin

“What do you think that fish is?' Sam asked Astrid. She peered closely at the alleged fish. 'I think that's an example of Pesce inedibilis ,' she said. 'Yeah?' Sam made a face. 'Do you think it's okay to eat?' Astrid sighed theatrically. ' Pesce inedibilis ? Inedible? Joke, duh. Try to keep up, Sam, I made that really easy for you.' Sam smiled. 'You know, a real genius would have known I wouldn't get it. Ergo, you are not a real genius. Hah. That's right. I threw down an 'ergo.'' She gave him a pitying look. 'That's very impressive, Sam. Especially from a boy who has twenty-two different uses for the word 'dude.”
―

Michael Grant,

Lies

tags:
astrid-ellison ,
banter ,
humor ,
latin ,
sam-temple ,
the-fayz

“Ronan's smile was sharp and hooked as one of the creature's claws. "'A sword is never a killer; it is a tool in the killer's hand'." "I can't believe Noah didn't stick around to help." "Sure you can. Never trust the dead.”
―

Maggie Stiefvater,

The Dream Thieves

tags:
gansey ,
latin ,
nightmares ,
ronan-lynch ,
seneca

“Omnia Mutantur, Nihil Interit. 'Everything changes, but nothing is truly lost.”
―

Neil Gaiman,

The Wake

“Can't you see that I'm only advising you to beg yourself not to be so dumb?”
―

Petronius,

The Satyricon

tags:
ancient ,
humour ,
irony ,
latin ,
nonsense ,
satyre ,
stupidity ,
text ,
the-satyricon ,
trimalchio

“Facilis descensus Averno Noctes atque dies patet atri ianua Ditis Sed revocare gradum superasque evadere ad auras Hoc opus labor est”
―

Cassandra Clare,

City of Glass

tags:
clary-fray ,
jace ,
latin ,
mortal-instruments

“Pactum serva" - "Keep the faith”
―

Horace

tags:
faith ,
latin ,
philosophy

“A man leaves his great house because he's bored With life at home, and suddenly returns, Finding himself no happier abroad. He rushes off to his villa driving like mad, You'ld think he's going to a house on fire, And yawns before he's put his foot inside, Or falls asleep and seeks oblivion, Or even rushes back to town again. So each man flies from himself (vain hope, because It clings to him the more closely against his will) And hates himself because he is sick in mind And does not know the cause of his disease.”
―

Lucretius

tags:
ancient-rome ,
classics ,
latin ,
lucretius ,
philosophy

“Carved above the lintel were the words SCIENTIA POTESTAS EST. Science points east, I wondered? Science is portentous, yes? Science protests too much. Scientific potatoes rule. Had I stumbled on the lair of dangerous plant geneticists?”
―

Ben Aaronovitch,

Midnight Riot

“Haec ego non multis (scribo), sed tibi: satis enim magnum alter alteri theatrum sumus. I am writing this not to many, but to you: certainly we are a great enough audience for each other.”
―

Epicurus

“I totally carpe-d the snot out of this diem!”
―

Jerry Scott

tags:
carpe-diem ,
humor ,
latin ,
zits

“Saepe creat molles aspera spina rosas" - "Often the prickly thorn produces tender roses”
―

Ovid

tags:
latin ,
philosophy ,
rose

“Veni, vidi, flevi. I came. I saw. I cried.”
―

Dorian Cirrone,

Prom Kings and Drama Queens

tags:
crying ,
emily ,
latin

“Was this the face that launched a thousand ships/And burnt the topless towers of Ilium?”
―

Christoper Marlowe,

The Tragical History of Dr. Faustus

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If you’re here for the best Latin quotes about life then you’re in for a treat.
When you consider that Latin has been a dead language for the best part of 1500 years, it’s pretty cool to think that we are still influenced and inspired by Latin words in the modern world.
Many English words can trace their ancestry back to the ancient language and Latin is still present in revered sacred texts held by the Catholic church.
After such great feedback on our Latin sayings about success article, we have decided to compile more awesome phrases from the Latin language just for you.
Check out our picks for the best 55 Latin quotes about life.
The English translation of this bad boy is; “he conquers who conquers himself.” Which is pretty cool, they really knew their psychology in ancient Rome !
“In wine there is truth.” Now this is a Latin proverb we can all get behind! The modern equivalent would be; ‘a drunk man’s words are a sober man’s thoughts’…not quite as eloquent.
“I think therefore I am” is a philosophical statement that was made by René Descartes and forms the basis of Western philosophy. Bit of a head scratcher that one!
“Always faithful” is the motto of the mighty United States Marine Corps . If you’re interested in quotes from the U.S. Marines then check out this article .
“Actions not words” is some pretty solid advice from the ancients, and one that all budding entrepreneurs should take heed of.
You will probably recognise this more easily in it’s shorthand format of etc. which we tend to use a lot in modern writing. The literal meaning of the term is; “and other similar things.”
A reminder about the inevitability of death isn’t exactly what you need to brighten your day! “ Remember you must die” is perhaps the darkest literal translation on our list.
A famous phrase attributed to the Roman Emperor Julius Caesar shortly before he invaded the capital. The saying means “the die is cast,” die meaning dice.
      9. Aut viam inveniam aut faciam
From it’s greatest Emperor to Ancient Rome’s greatest enemy, “I will either find a way or make one” were the words spoken by the barbarian leader Hannibal, most famous from crossing Elephants across the Alps.
“Time flies” is as true now as it was in the Roman Empire . The author Virgil coined the phrase in his book The Georgics .
“Clean slate” is the theory that every human being is born without any preconceived ideas and all mental content comes from their experiences.
The perfect phrase to inspire you to do great things, this means “through adversity to the stars.”
“Through my own fault,” comes from a prayer of confession in the Catholic church meaning that one is accepting their guilt.
Originally an ancient Greek word, this translates from Latin into english “skilfulness takes time.”
Roughly translated as; “so long as.” this term is used by a judge and refers specifically to good behavior.
Nothing too inspirational about this one, the term means; “and others.”
The next time you’re feeling down and out just remember these words; “while I breathe I hope!”
I’m sure we can all relate to this one at some time or another. “To sickness” is the word for word translation but the gist of the phrase means, a task that is done so many times it makes you feel ill.
A personal favorite of ours, “the eagle does not catch flies” means that you shouldn’t be concerned about the insignificant things in life.
Another pretty cool phrase used by the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes (RAOB) ,one of the largest fraternal organisations in the United Kingdom. The translation is; “of mortal men, none is wise at all times.”
“Ignorance is the cause of fear,” is an easy way to inspire someone into educating themselves on a certain topic.
This is a popular phrase attributed to family crests and coats of arms. Probably stemming from the knights of the middle ages, the phrase means “ rather die than be dishonoured. ”
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Keep reading for more forgotten gems from Ancient Rome.
A very famous phrase from Virgil’s Aeneid that is sure to get you fired up. The literal translation is; “If I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell.”
“Love conquers all ” is a painting by the Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio.
“Water of life” is not a pure term relating to H20 but rather it reflects a highly concentrated alcoholic substance consumed in the middle ages.
The less famous counterpart to Carpe Diem, but with the same basic concept; “seize the night”
    5. Qui totum vult totum perdit
Be careful where your greed gets you, as these famous words will testify; “he who wants everything, loses everything.”
Difficult times may be just around the corner, remember to be “ready for all things.”
“Bread and circuses” was the formula for the well-being of the population, and thus a political strategy to control Ancient Rome.
“Make haste slowly” is an ancient oxymoron, our nearest English equivalent would be “more haste, less speed.”
    9. Mens sana in corpore sano
We tend to think of ourselves in modern times as such creative thinkers but the concept of mind and body working as one is not a new one. “A healthy mind in a healthy body” is the literal translation.
“Wise as far as his beard” is a mocking term for someone who doesn’t have much going on upstairs!
Ars longa, vita brevis is a Latin translation of an aphorism coming originally from Greek, roughly meaning, “skilfulness takes time and life is short” . The aphorism quotes the first two lines of the Aphorismi by the ancient Greek physician Hippocrates.
The best way to have everyone asking questions about your real identity is to quote; “danger is sweet” as you sip your cognac.
“The stars incline us, they do not bind us” is a philosophical saying meaning that our fate isn’t set in stone and we have the power to change it.
“ Dare to know,” further emphasises how important knowledge was to the Romans. Take note.
“Nature is not saddened” is an enduring phrase that means no matter how up and down our lives are, nature works on a different level.
Better things come when we shine a positive light, as this latin phrase says; “in the absence of light, darkness prevails.” Keep shining!
“Where there is love there is pain ,” another reminder that even the course of true love doesn’t run smoothly.
Many of us carry a hard exterior, using it as a defence against pain or rejection but we should all take note of this quote which means; “if you want to be loved, be loveable.”
These classical languages are nothing if not cryptic, “love is rich with honey and venom” is the translation of this quote…and who said romance was dead?!
We love this powerful quote from Virgil’s Aeneid which reads, “if I cannot move heaven, I will raise hell.”
“Let the buyer beware” can be found on most legal documents, in layman’s terms this means, ‘sold as seen!’
“Voice of the people” is a term commonly used by journalists for responses from the general public about a certain popular topic.
“Note well” is often used at the bottom of a letter or email, asking the reader to pay special attention to the point mentioned afterwards.
“Method of operation” is a term used by law enforcement authorities to describe the particular manner in which a crime is committed.
Literally translated as; “to this” but will be more familiar as a term used to describe something done when necessary.
Bona fide originally described something given in “good faith,” we tend to use it in the 21st century to describe something genuine.
A pretty simple term meaning “around,” we usually use it to date something. For example, that house was built circa 1900.
Another obvious one meaning, “possessed of mind,” as in someone with sound mind, not actually possessed in the demonic sense!
Word for word translation of “in fact.” De facto describes practices that exist in reality, even though they are not officially recognized by laws.
“In place of parents” can be used for teachers, carer s or other peopl e responsible for children while the parents are absent.
Per se is the phrase to use when you want to refer to a particular thing on its own, the translation is ; “by itself.”
A bit grim but another latin phrase nonetheless, post mortem means; “after death”
Often used when talking about working hours, the translation is; “in proportion.”
We’ve come to the end of our list of awesome Latin quotes about life, hopefully you’ve learnt a few new ones.
Try using a Latin expression next time you’re at the dinner table and watch the heads turn in your direction, especially when you’re able to explain the meaning too.
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