Favorite Latin Quotes

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Not sure if this is exactly the right spot to post, but I find a few of the Church’s Latin phrases to be particularly significant for my spiritual journey, as well as the intellectual one which was part of my coming home. Some of these quotes embody key ideas that were instrumental in my reversion or guide me in my daily walk with Christ. I’m curious what some of yours are.

Fides et Ratio (Faith and Reason)
Ora et Labora (Pray and Work)
Totus Tuus (Totally Thine)
Concede parum, nega frequenter, distingue semper (Never deny, rarely affirm, always distinguish)
“Quid est veritas?” (What is truth?)
“Ecce homo” (Behold the man)
 
Dies Irae, Dies Illa. Solvet saeclum in favilla.

In all it’s many flavors from Mozart through Verdi.

Have I mentioned that I’m not a terribly happy person?
 
De gustibus non est disputandum.

Concerning tastes there is no dispute.
 
A favourite of my dear late father - the motto of the RAF adopted by the RCAF (and other Commonwealth air forces)
Per ardua ad astra = Through adversity to the stars

Two from our Catholic faith:

Lex Orandi Lex Credendi

Quantum Potes Tantum Aude . (St. Thomas Aquinas)
 
I say old chap, what the devils gotten into you? Perhaps a soothing cup of Chamomile tea will set you right again.
 
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It was just a joke. I wondered how many people would know what it meant!
 
I thought as much.

(Though my pride detests this confession, I must say I had to research it a bit.) Latin is interesting, but I can’t say I’ve had a need for it as yet. Anyone who loves language and science really ought to learn it though. Some day. Some day.

P.S. I think you may have the Grand Teton on your profile page. I shall not translate this proper name at the moment, though most can guess. 🙂
 
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Is it Mount Moran? I must look again.

Oh bother, someone has gone and moved this mountain, I fear. It looks like a theft.
 
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It has definitely been stolen. I should report it if I were you.
 
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