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from the letters [1] Regarding or pertaining to correspondence. [1] Ab epistulis was originally the title of the secretarial office in the Roman Empire: ab extra: from beyond/without: Legal term denoting derivation from an external source, as opposed to a person's self or mind—the latter of which is denoted by ab intra. ab hinc: from here on
A proverb [or proverbial phrase] is usually defined, an instructive sentence, or common and pithy saying, in which more is generally designed than expressed, famous for its peculiarity or elegance, and therefore adopted by the learned as well as the vulgar, by which it is distinguished from counterfeits which want such authority
An explanation that is less clear than what it tries to explain; synonymous with ignotum per ignotius: obtineo et teneo: to obtain and to keep: motto obtorto collo: with a twisted neck: unwillingly oculus dexter (O.D.) right eye: Ophthalmologist shorthand oculus sinister (O.S.) left eye oderint dum metuant: let them hate, so long as they fear
"Life's a climb. But the view is great." There are times when things seemingly go to plan, and there are other moments when nothing works out. During those instances, you might feel lost.
From the second letter by Horace in his First Book of Letters: Dimidium facti, qui coepit, habet; sapere aude, incipe. [... dare to know, begin]. [7] dirigo: I direct: In Classical Latin, "I arrange". Motto of the State of Maine, United States; based on a comparison of the State to the star Polaris. dis aliter visum: It seemed otherwise to the gods
The other is "festina lente" ("hurry slowly", i. e., if you want to go fast, go slow). [3] scientia ac labore: By/from/with knowledge and labour: Motto of several institutions scientia aere perennius: knowledge, more lasting than bronze: unknown origin, probably adapted from Horace's ode III (Exegi monumentum aere perennius). scientia cum religione
When you feel strongly about someone, it can be difficult to find the right words to say, especially on the most romantic holiday of the year. That’s why we’ve put together a list of the ...