2007-01-28 20:08:11 · 15 answers · asked by Wesley 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Veni, vidi, vici is a famous Latin phrase coined by Roman general and consul Julius Caesar in 47 BC; Caesar used the phrase as the full text of his message to the Roman senate describing his recent victory over Pharnaces II of Pontus in the Battle of Zela. Caesar's terse remark -- translated as "I came, I saw, I conquered", or even "came, saw, conquered" -- simultaneously proclaimed the totality of his victory and served to remind the senate of Caesar's military prowess (Caesar was still in the midst of a civil war); alternatively, the remark can be viewed as an expression of Caesar's contempt for the patrician senate, traditionally representing the most powerful group in the Roman Republic.
2007-01-28 20:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by ryan s 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
From my experience, we can't be a victor by conquering other people all the time; rather, when we have to endure suffering in the mind, we need to conquer ourselves first. Therefore, we need to learn to win and to lose like a good sportsman.
2007-01-29 04:17:30 · answer #2 · answered by Arigato ne 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You came where? saw what? conquered who or what?
I hope you mean: I came to understand, I saw me as I am and I conquered myself.
2007-01-31 15:31:09 · answer #3 · answered by wd 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With time get kick on the butts by little children for making a mess in making a monkey out of ourselves in planet of apes.
How embarassing it can be getting kick by little children after I came I saw I conquered in planet of apes.
Kick by dirty old men that OK.
But by little children is really embarassing in planet of apes.
2007-01-29 04:19:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Veni, Vidi, Vici.
I'll put the link in so you can read it if you choose, not just copy and paste the whole passage as above!
2007-01-29 04:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by slowpokesrool 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is a proclamation of strength. People who are determined, goal oriented, and success-hungry really understand it to it's fullest of meaning. That is my approach to life.
2007-01-29 04:46:54 · answer #6 · answered by Gopal M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this was quoted by the great conquerer "JULIUS CEASER"...with this attitude you can live life largely and solely like him!!!
2007-01-29 04:41:04 · answer #7 · answered by pooh6706 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You ain't kiddin.
Captain! Glad you did it; not so glad you are charged with Crimes Against Humanity.
2007-01-29 04:16:26 · answer #8 · answered by Sohed 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What a man!
2007-01-29 04:10:57 · answer #9 · answered by jammer 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Was that supposed to be a question ?
2007-01-29 04:43:05 · answer #10 · answered by Toshihiro 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋