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interesting latin phrases?
does anyone know any interesting, deep latin phrases that are not very cliche? for a school project, thanks! does anyone know any interesting, deep latin phrases that are not very cliche? for a school project, thanks! p.s. this is for describing me, and i am a very modest, hardworking person (at least i think)
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- what about the old classics: Moritori te salutamus, Memento mori, illegitemi ni corubundrum(sic?)
- a capite ad calcem- lit. from head to heel, "from top to bottom" ab incunabulis- lit. from the cradle, "from the beginning, from infancy" acta non verba- "actions, not words" self ex. ad victoriam!- to victory! asinus ad lyram -lit. an ass to the lyre. basically calling someone an idiot or stupid Extra omnes- lit. out, all of you requiescat in pace- rest in peace
- Over 1900 Latin Quotes and Phrases A few examples Habeas corpus - You must have the body, i.e. You must justify an imprisonment Habemus Papam - We have a pope. (used at the announcement of a new pope) Habetis bona deum - Have a nice day Hac lege - With this law Haec olim meminisse ivvabit - Time heals all things, i.e. Wounds, offenses Haec trutina errat - There is something wrong with this scale Hannibal ante portas! - Hannibal is at the doors! The enemy/danger is at the doors! Haud ignota loquor - I say things that are known Helluo librorum - A glutton for books. (bookworm) Heu! Tintinnuntius meus sonat! - Darn! There goes my beeper! ....
