What does Vires Per Res Adversas mean & what language is it?

Question

In english. please & thank you

Answer 1

it's (ancient) Latin and means

literally:
"the strengths because of adverse matters"

and a little less literally - and therefore hopefully more "English" :)
"the strength derived from difficulties"
"the strength gained through challenge"

You know how you become stronger when you deal with challenging situations? That's what I believe it means - hope it makes sense now!

p.s.
I'm at a loss as to where in your words Wolfe can find the implication that using force against your adversaries "isn't always a good idea"... just thought you might like to know that it does not actually say that.
"Per" means "by means of", "because of", not "against",
and "res adversae" means "adverse/unfavorable things/matters", not "your adversaries". ("res adversae" is the nominative case, in your phrase it's in the accusative case since that's what the preposition "per" requires)
And the only other word left is "vires" which means "strengths", and so I wonder - where in this can I find the idea that something isn't a good idea?
I gave you the literal translation so that you can find the appropriate interpretation in your context. Just trying to help, really!!!! I'm not an idiot or anything, my native language is German but I do believe I speak English reasonably well. I had Latin classes for 6 years during high school, I've forgotten a lot but I still know enough to figure this one out easily, especially with the help of several dictionaries, just to make sure I'm not giving you any incorrect information...

Answer 2

It's Latin & means (and this is more a tangible translation & not "word for word") :
Using force against your adversaries isn't always the best choice