With translations and parallel passages and a copious English index. Low, son, and Marston. Malum consilium quod mutari non potest. Malum quidem nullum esse sine aliquo bono. Every cloud has its silver lining. Manus manum lavat Translation: Self-Presentation and Social Identification: Maxima debetur puero reverentia Translation: Medicus curat, natura sanat Translation: Melium est nomen bonum quam divitae multae. A good name is the best of all treasures. Remember that you are going to die.
Mendacem memorem esse oportet. A liar should have a good memory.
Retrieved on 24 November Mens regnum bona possidet. His own desire leads every man. Misera fortuna, qui caret inimico. It is a wreteched fate which is absent enemies. If you have no enemies it is a sign that fortune has forgotten you; People throw stones only at trees with fruit on them. Mobiles ad superstitionem perculsae semel mentes Translation: Multum clamoris, parum lanae. Great cry and little wool. Mundus vult decipi, ergo decipiatur. The world desires to be deceived; therefore it is. Attributed to Petronius English equivalent: The world wants to be taken in.
The University of Arizona. N [ edit ] Ne eligat is qui donum accipit. Do not give a child a sword. Ne quid expectes amicos, quod tute agere possis. Expect nothing from friends, do what you can do yourself. For what thou canst do thyself, rely not on another. Ne quid nimis Translation: Sickness Unto Death, Wilder Publications. Ne sutor supra crepidam English equivalent: A blind man should not judge of colours. A Supplement to the Collection of Telugu Proverbs: Christian Knowledge Society's Press. Nemo regere potest nisi qui et regi.
Who has not served cannot command. Nemo iudex in causa sua. A Dictionary, Scarecrow Press. Nescis quid serus vesper vehat. We receive nothing with so much reluctance as instruction. Specified as a Roman proverb in the source. Advice most needed is the least heeded. Routledge Dictionary of World Proverbs. Nitidae vestes ornatiorem reddunt. Fine feathers make fine birds. The night brings counsel. Take counsel of one's pillow. Specified as a Latin proverb in the source.
Non alios suo modulo metiri. Do not judge others by your own yardstick. Personally I am very fond of strawberries and cream, but I have found that for some strange reason fish prefer worms. Non capiunt lepores tympana rauca leves. Drumming is not the way to catch a hare. Don't expect anyone to change his ways by scolding him. Nocere facile est, prodesse difficile. It is easy to do harm, difficult to do good.
Non nobis solum nati sumus Translation: Each one of us carries a responsibility for the whole world. Non opus est follo suspendere tympana collo. A fool does not need any bells. A tongue of a fool carves a piece of his heart to all that sit near him. Non quia difficilia sunt non audemus, sed quia non audemus, difficilia sunt. Non scholae, sed vitae discimus. Non semper erit aestas. Nulla poena sine lege Translation: Brill, Leiden , Brill Archive.
Nulla regula sine exceptione. Nulli tacuisse nocet, tutum silentii premium. Least said, soonest mended. By multiplying words, cases often grow worse instead of better. Nullus est liber tam mallus, ut non aliqua parte prosit. No book was so bad, but some good might be got out of it. You might typically get something good out of an overall faulty book, especially a non fictional one, such as sound advice or anecdotes to tell others.
O [ edit ] Oblata arripe. When the pig is proffered, hold up the poke. Occidit miseros crambe repetita magistros. Take heed of enemies reconciled and of meat twice boiled. Your former enemies might cunningly take revenge on you just out of spite. Eyes are the index of the mind. The eye looks but it is the mind that sees. All things in rome have their price. Original "omnia Romae cum pretio" Juvenal Strauss, Emanuel Omnibus se accomodat rebus, omnia novit. He who applies himself to all things, knows all things. All is fish that comes to net. Omnium artium medicina nobilissima est.
Medicine is the noblest of all arts. Onorate il senno antico. Grey hairs are honorable. Oratores fuint, poetae nascuntur. Poets are born, but orators are trained. Some things can be improved by training, others require innate talent. Optimi natatores saepius submerguntur. Good swimmers are often drowned. Beware of letting your competence lead you into overconfidence. Optimum medicamentum quies est. Rest is the best medicine. Appendix to an essay on therapeutical inquiry, containing the application of plans of treatment noticed therein to the practice of midwifery.
Idle hands are the devils playthings. II, page Strauss, Emanuel P [ edit ] Pacta sunt servanda Translation: Pars est beneficii quod petitur si cito neges. A prompt refusal has in part the grace of a favour granted.
Pax melior est quam iustissimum bellum. Punishment is lame, but it comes. Philosophum non facit barba. Piscem vorat maior minorem. The large fishes eats the small ones. Post prandium stabis, post coenam ambulabis. A Dictionary of Quotations. Potius sero quam numquam Translation: Praesentem mulge, fugientem quid insequeris. Milk today, for what you are aiming for is fleeing. One today is worth two tomorrows.
Praestat cautela quam medela. Prevention is better than cure. Precaution is infinitely better than remedial measures. Publica fama non semper vana. Provided common, commonly true. Common fame is often to blame. A general disrepute is often true. Retrieved on 4 August Pulverulenta novis bene verritur area scopis. Newcomers are the most ambitious. Q [ edit ] Qualis rex, talis grex Translation: Like king, like people. Qualis pagatio, talis laboratio. What pay, such work.
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You get what you pay for. Quam bene vivas refert, non quam diu. How well you live makes a difference, not how long. As much as needed, enough. Quem di diligunt, adulescens moritur Translation: In the comic play, a sarcastic servant says this to his aging master. The rest of the sentence reads: Quem dii odere, paedagogum fecere also Quem dii oderunt, paedagogum fecerunt Translation: Ein Psychologischer Roman, tredition. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? Who watches the watchmen? Satires by Juvenal [3] Qui dormit non peccat.
Qui habet aures audiendi audiat Translation: Nature gave us two ears and one mouth. Qui non est hodie, cras minus aptus erit. He who is not ready today, will be less so tomorrow. He that will not when he may, when he will he may have nay. Proverbs of all nations. Qui me amat, amet et canem meum. Love me, love my dog. If you love someone, you will virtually like everything about him.
He who dares wins. Ekaterina Walter 18 December Qui multum habet, plus cupit. He who has much desires more. Qui nimis capit, parum stringit. Don't have too many irons in the fire. Qui non proficit, deficit. He who does not advance goes backwards. Qui primus venerit, primus verat. First come, first served. Qui pro innocente dicit, satis est eloquens. Latin Alive and Well: Qui rogat, non errat. The only stupid question is the one not asked. Qui scribit, bis legit.
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Qui tacet consentire videtur, ubi loqui debuit ac potuit. Qui vitulum tollit, taurum subduxerit idem. He that steals an egg will steal an ox. Qui vult dare parva non debet magna rogare. Quidquid agis, prudenter agas, et respice finem! Whatever you do, may you do it prudently, and look to the end! Whatever you do, act wisely, and consider the end. Quidquid discis, tibi discis Translation: Petronii Cena Trimalchionis, D. Quidquid latine dictum, altum videtur. Quieta non movere Translation: Quod gratis asseritur, gratis negatur. What is asserted gratuitously may be denied gratuitously.
Anonymous, widely used since at least the early 19th century e. The Classical Journal , Vol. Hitchens's razor Quod nocet, saepe docet Translation: Unpleasant experiences will make you wiser. What does not kill you makes you stronger. R [ edit ] Rapiamus, amici, occasionem de die. Opportunity knocks only once.
Rem tene verba sequentur. Stick to the subject and the words will follow.
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Marcus Porcius Cato Colish, M. Mnemotecniche del film narrativo, Sestante. Repetitio est mater studiorum. Repetition is the mother of study. Roma die uno non aedificata est Translation: Rome wasn't built in a day. Lexikon der lateinischen Zitate: S [ edit ] Salus aegroti suprema lex. The well-being of the patient is the most important law.
International Medical Malpractice Law: Salus populi suprema lex esto. Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law. You just get to work, do something fun, and nobody hassles you as long as you are being thoughtful and kind. Dare to be wise. A wise man will rule or possibly, be ruled by the stars. Medieval Science, Technology, and Medicine: Sapiens omnia sua secum portat Translation: A wise man takes everything he owns with himself. Material assets are fleeting, but intellectual assets will basically stay with you the rest of your life. Therefore, intellectual assets are much more worth than material ones.
A good mind possess a kingdom. Sapientia abscondita et thesaurus invisus quae utilitas in utrisque. You can't take it with you. Scientia non habet inimicum nisi ignorantem. Knowledge has no enemies but the ignorant. Milton Martin, Richard Primordiality, Science, and Value. Senatores boni viri, senatus autem mala bestia Translation: Economics of Good and Evil: Sermo hominum mores et celat et indicat idem. Men talk only to conceal the mind. This would be a good weekend read or for even traveling. So if your in the mood It's always nice and refreshing to read a story that just makes you go ahh and feel satisfied.
So if your in the mood for something short and sweet I'd recommend this book.. This was a hot and great read. Touched a lot of emotions and had a satisfying ending. Jun 07, KBeautiful1 rated it it was amazing. Rebekah Jamison was married to the love of her life Professional Wrestler Rafael Lopez but a tabloid article sent everything crashing down almost 10 years ago. Almost 10 years is a long time without seeing someone, well for Rebekah she got to see Rafael gracing the magazine covers but that's it.
Rafael Lopez married the one woman who didn't care whether he had money or not but he cared. Rafael was determined to make a better life for himself and the young lady he pledged his life to but being on the road is tough, it's especially rough on a young marriage but both determined to make it work. Rebekah returns home for a visit and in an instant, their whole world changed from a picture that was taken and then plastered all over the news media, it was a devastating blow that would change the lives of both of them. Rafael comes to Atlanta to give Rebekah some news about their divorce but before he could get it out, he comes face to face with a miniature version of himself.
Rafael is furious, Rebekah tries to explain and the breakdown of communication goes south. But with all of the tension of discovering he is a father and their divorce not happening because of a court mishap by one of the clerk's, Rebekah and Rafael are forced to make some decisions because frankly, with their child being prominent, Rafael is not going away, he is determined to be in his son's life and that of Rebekah's. Another great book to this series and I am looking forward to reading the next books.
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Well Until My Next Review Instead, they run — in opposite directions — and it took nine years to discover the mistakes they made. I could truly feel the pain Rebekah must have felt, thinking her husband and one true love was cheating on her. And did you ever try to come after me to stop the divorce? One thing I absolutely did not like was that Rafael seemed to have everything regarding custody and visitation of his son planned within minutes of finding out he was a father. He already knew he wanted joint custody with every summer and alternate holidays. I just think it would take a bit for the facts to sink in.
May 06, Sharilyn Dickerson rated it really liked it Shelves: Even though her family is against their relationship, they get married. Eventually something happens and her fears are realized. She decides to go home and soon finds out she is pregnant. She decides to divorce Rafael and not tell him about the baby. Several years later, he shows up at her door and they are both left shocked with news that changes everything! The characters are great, the story is actually very believable and it drew me in from the first page.
I started worrying towards the end that I was going to be left with a cliffhanger, but the story was wrapped up nicely. I enjoyed this book very much. He was a poor boy and she was a good girl, from a well to do family. It was a nice even story, but the ending felt just a tad rushed. A crazed female stalker was introduced, but never really dealt with. It would have been a nice layer to explore this angle with more depth instead of "my lawyer is dealing with her.
But even with this shortcoming, it was a nice tale. I want my own personal Rafe. This book drew me in right from the start and kept me captivated the whole time. I wish Rafe and Rebekah had their own series. I'd love to read more about them. I also would have liked to see more conflict between Rafael and Rebekah's father and more conflict with Rafe's crazy ex. This is a really good read for it's shorter length. May 08, Shawnette rated it really liked it.
I enjoyed this story. Dec 01, Sandra rated it really liked it. They were torn apart by his lifestyle, and years later during an unexpected visit, Rafe discovers he's a father.
After a nine year separation! I absolutely enjoyed this book as well as the first book of this series. F "which was to be done" Or "which was to be constructed". Used by Euclid in his Elements when there was nothing to prove, but there was something be constructed, for example a triangle with the same size as a given line. Iovi also commonly rendered Jovi is the dative form of Iuppiter "Jupiter" or "Jove" , the chief god of the Romans. Generally interpreted to mean that that which motivates or drives a person can consume him or her from within.
This phrase has become a popular slogan or motto for pro-ana websites, anorexics and bulimics. In this case the phrase is literally describing food. For more than one term or phrase, the plural is quae vide qq. R [ edit ] Latin Translation Notes radix malorum est cupiditas "the root of evils is desire" Or " greed is the root of all evil ". Rara avis "Rare bird" An extraodinary or unusual thing. From Juvenal 's Satires: Assigning property rights to a thing based on its presence on a landowner's property. From the ablative of res "thing" or "circumstance". Often used in e-mail replies.
It is a common misconception that the "Re: The use of Latin re , in the sense of "about, concerning", is English usage. Whether to leave it in Latin or to translate it may depend on the usage of the target language, but the Internet norm is to leave it in Latin.
In general usage outside mathematics and philosophy, a reductio ad absurdum is a tactic in which the logic of an argument is challenged by reducing the concept to its most absurd extreme. As a fallacy, it rests upon Aristotle's notion that all things must have a cause, but that all series of causes must have a sufficient cause, that is, an unmoved mover.
An argument which does not seem to have such a beginning becomes difficult to imagine. Originally rendered in in the plural, regnant populi "the peoples rule" , but subsequently changed to the singular. A benediction for the dead. Often inscribed on tombstones or other grave markers. A mock Latin clause sometimes added on to the end of this phrase is sed quid in infernos dicit "but what the hell does it say?
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Often refers to the legal concept that once a matter has been finally decided by the courts, it cannot be litigated again cf. Generally a memento mori , a warning to remember one's death. Whereas a hired independent contract acting tortiously may not cause the principal to be legally liable, a hired employee acting tortiously will cause the principal the employer to be legally liable, even if the employer did nothing wrong. Used for things or beings which belong to nobody and are up for grabs, e. Other signs of death include drop in body temperature algor mortis , "cold of death" and discoloration livor mortis , "bluish color of death".
Its translation is roughly, as said by a centurion in the movie, "'People called Romanes they go the house'", but its intended meaning is "Romans, go home! The final result of this lesson is the correct Latin phrase Romani ite domum. Also the state motto of Missouri and of Harrow.
Refers to the Papacy or the Holy See. Popularized by its use in Kant 's What is Enlightenment? Indicates that something can be understood without any need for explanation, as long as the listener has enough wisdom or common sense. Often extended to dictum sapienti sat est "enough has been said for the wise", commonly translated as "a word to the wise is enough". The shortened form, semper reformanda , literally means "always about to be reformed", but the usual translation is taken from the full sentence where it is used in a passive periphrastic construction to mean "always reforming.
The phrase is nonsensical in Latin, but the English translation is a pun on "always wear underwear". In addition to being an ancient Roman motto, it remains the motto of the modern city of Rome. Servo Permaneo Bovis Provestri "Save the Last Bullet for Yourself" Meaning "After giving it everything you've got against the enemy,save the last effort to save yourself". A self-referential jab at long words and needlessly elaborate language in general. Said to have been based on the tribute to architect Christopher Wren in St Paul's Cathedral , London , which reads si monumentum requiris circumspice "if you seek a memorial, look around".
Si tacuisses, philosophus mansisses "If you had kept your silence, you would have stayed a philosopher" This quote is often attributed to the Latin philosopher Boethius of the late fifth and early sixth centuries. It translates literally as, "If you had been silent, you would have remained a philosopher. Among other functions it expresses actions contrary to fact. Sir Humphrey Appleby translated it to the PM as: The practice fell out of fashion and into obscurity with the decline in Latin literacy. Origin of the name parabellum for some ammunition and firearms, such as the luger parabellum.
States that the preceding quoted material appears exactly that way in the source, despite any errors of spelling, grammar, usage, or fact that may be present. Used only for previous quoted text; ita or similar must be used to mean "thus" when referring to something about to be stated. Possibly the source of the ad astra phrases. Attributed to Brutus at the time of Julius Caesar 's assassination, and to John Wilkes Booth at the time of Abraham Lincoln 's assassination; whether it was actually said at either of these events is disputed.
A reminder that all things are fleeting. During Papal Coronations , a monk reminds the pope of his mortality by saying this phrase, preceded by pater sancte "holy father" while holding before his eyes a burning paper illustrating the passing nature of earthly glories. This is similar to the tradition of a slave in Roman triumphs whispering " memento mori ". A legal maxim related to property ownership laws, often shortened to simply sic utere "use it thus". Indicates that a circumstance, whether good or bad, is an inherent aspect of living.
John Baptist de la Salle. Also Latinized as silentium est aurum "silence is gold". Said by Samuel Hahnemann , founder of homeopathy. In modern legal context, it means there is nothing left for the court to do, so no date for further proceedings is set. From Tacitus , Annals 1. See also condicio sine qua non. Sola lingua bona est lingua mortua "the only good language is a dead language" Example of dog Latin humor.
Johann Sebastian Bach often signed his manuscripts with the abbreviation S. Also rendered solo Christo "by Christ alone". Refers to Yeats' belief that each human mind is linked to a single vast intelligence, and that this intelligence causes certain universal symbols to appear in individual minds. The idea is similar to Carl Jung 's concept of the collective unconscious. Refers to The Gospel of Saint John, where he mentions how Jesus told Nicodemus "The wind blows wherever it wants, and even though you can hear its noise, you don't know where it comes from or where it goes.
The same thing happens to whomever has been born of the Spirit". It is the motto of Cayetano Heredia University. Motto of British Columbia. The phrase actually violates Latin grammar because of a mistranslation from English, as the preposition contra takes the accusative case. The correct Latin rendering of "we stand against evil" would be " stamus contra malum ". Also status quo ante "the state to which before" , referring to the state of affairs prior to some upsetting event cf. More literally translated "the bewilderment of the world", or, in its original, pre- Medieval sense, "the stupidity of the world".
Also a legal term. Refers to the figurative "light of learning" and the Southern Cross constellation, Crux. Said of a request, usually by a court, that must be complied with on pain of punishment. Examples include subpoena duces tecum "take with you under penalty" , a court summons to appear and produce tangible evidence, and subpoena ad testificandum "under penalty to testify" , a summons to appear and give oral testimony. In the Middle Ages , a rose was suspended from the ceiling of a council chamber to indicate that what was said in the "under the rose" was not to be repeated outside.
This practice originates in Greek mythology, where Aphrodite gave a rose to her son Eros , and he, in turn, gave it to Harpocrates , the god of silence, to ensure that his mother's indiscretions—or those of the gods in general, in other accounts—were kept under wraps. From Spinoza , Ethics. Sui generis "Of its own kind" In a class of its own. Has both legal and ecclesiastical use. Commonly rendered sui juris. Also rendered fui quod sis "I have been what you are" and tu fui ego eris "I have been you, you will be I".
Also summum malum "the supreme evil". Followed by et mentem mortalia tangunt "and mortal things touch my mind". Aeneas cries as he sees Carthaginian temple murals depicting the deaths of the Trojan War. See also hinc illae lacrimae. Usually used when a court of law, upon its own initiative, i. It is used chiefly in South Asia.
Also shortened to suum cuique "to each his own". Abbreviation for sub verbo see above. T [ edit ] Latin Translation Notes tabula rasa "scraped tablet" Thus, "blank slate". Romans used to write on wax -covered wooden tablets, which were erased by scraping with the flat end of the stylus.
John Locke used the term to describe the human mind at birth, before it had acquired any knowledge. Said in by Johann Bernoulli about Isaac Newton's anonymously submitted solution to Bernoulli's challenge regarding the Brachistochrone curve. Refers to the period of time between the mythological Titanomachy and the relatively historical Trojan War.
Used with terminus post quem "limit after which". Similarly, teminus ad quem "limit to which" may also refer to the latest possible date of a non-punctual event period, era, etc. John's , also root of French name of same, Terre-Neuve terra nullius "land of none" That is, no man's land. A neutral or uninhabited area, or a land not under the sovereignty of any recognized political entity. An allusion to Isaiah 6. Sometimes mistranslated as "they will illuminate the lands" based on mistaking irradiare for a future indicative third- conjugation verb, whereas it is actually a present subjunctive first-conjugation verb.
Motto of Amherst College ; the college's original mission was to educate young men to serve God. Something that cannot be classified into either of two groups considered exhaustive; an intermediate thing or factor. A third person or thing of indeterminate character. The full original quote is quidquid id est timeo Danaos et dona ferentis , quidquid id est meaning "whatever it is" and ferentis being an archaic form of ferentes.
Commonly mistranslated "Beware of Greeks bearing gifts". Occasionally appears on loading screens in the game Rome: In the Middle Ages , this service was read each day by clerics. As a refrain, it appears also in other poems and can frequently be found inscribed on tombs. Treuga Dei "Truce of God" A decree by the medieval Church that all feuds should be cancelled during the Sabbath —effectively from Wednesday or Thursday night until Monday. See also Peace and Truce of God. A memento mori epitaph. A memento mori gravestone inscription to remind the reader that death is unavoidable cf.
If a politician is criticized for advocating an inadequately-funded plan, and replies that his or her opponent's plan is equally inadequately funded, this is a 'tu quoque' argument: Tu quoque may also refer to a "hypocrisy" argument, a form of ad hominem where a claim is dismissed as untrue on the basis that the claimant has contradicted his own advice. While contradiction may make the claimant's argument unsound, it does necessarily not make his claims untrue. It comes from the supposed last words of Julius Caesaer " Et tu, Brute?
U [ edit ] Latin Translation Notes uberrima fides "most abundant faith" Or "utmost good faith" cf. A legal maxim of insurance contracts requiring all parties to deal in good faith. The phrase is sometimes parodied as "where there are no police, there is no speed limit". From the line ubi sunt qui ante nos fuerunt "Where are they, those who have gone before us? Preceded by moriamur et in media arma ruamus "let us die even as we rush into the midst of battle" in Virgil 's Aeneid , book 2, lines — Used in Tom Clancy 's novel Without Remorse , where character Clark translates it as "the one hope of the doomed is not to hope for safety".
A standard opening of Roman proclamations. Also a traditional blessing by the pope. Usus magister est optimus practice makes perfect ut biberent quoniam esse nollent "so that they might drink, since they refused to eat" Also rendered with quando "when" in place of quoniam. From a story by Suetonius Vit. The phrase was said by Roman admiral Publius Claudius Pulcher right before the battle of Drepana , as he threw overboard the sacred chickens which had refused to eat the grain offered them—an unwelcome omen of bad luck.
Thus, the sense is, "if they do not perform as expected, they must suffer the consequences". The full form is Interest reipublicae ut sit finis litium , "it is in the government's interest that there be an end to litigation. The full quotation translates as "go to the ant, O sluggard, and consider her ways, and learn wisdom".
The older phrase vade retro "go back! From the Vulgate , Ecclesiastes , 1: Can refer to anything done very quickly. A very common variant is celerius quam asparagi cocuntur "more swiftly than asparagus is cooked". Sometimes used by magicians as a catch phrase similar to abracadabra in completing a performance. Verbum Dei "Word of God" See sacred text.
Verbum sap [sapienti] "A word to the wise" A warning to withdraw, implying that if the opportunity is not taken the admonished person will be exposed. Verbum sat [satienti] "A word is enough" Similar to Verbum sap , supra. Also the name of a British political party Veritas. The original motto of Harvard, dating to its foundation, was veritas Christo et Ecclesiae "truth for Christ and Church" ; it was shortened to remove the religious implications. Commonly used to denote two opposing parties, such as in a legal dispute or a sports match.
Derived from ancient Roman voting practices. Note that v was originally the consonantal u , and was written the same before the two forms became distinct, and also after in many cases, when u and v were both capitalized as V: Also, universum is sometimes quoted with the form ueniversum or Veniversum , which is presumably a combination of universum and oeniversum , two classically-attested spellings. Recently quoted in the film, V for Vendetta, by the main character, V.
I'll contact you via e-mail. Can also refer to the radical middle political stance. Historically, vice is more properly pronounced as two syllables, but the one-syllable pronunciation is extremely common. Also shortened to just supra.