I bought my husband silver dog tags for Valentines day and we can't think of what to get engraved. We've had a rough 2006, and perhaps something to do with a fresh start, or courage, or rising from adversity.
We don't have room for more than a few words or so, and are looking for something clever in Latin, Gaelic, etc.
Please keep smart-*** answers to yourself.
Thanks.
2007-02-15 09:54:23 · 5 answers · asked by desertskieswoman 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
One that is not seen too often is:
Alis Grave Nil - "nothing is heavy to those who have wings"
It's the motto of Catholic University, Rio de Janeiro
Short and simple, and seems to fit.
2007-02-15 10:06:19 · answer #1 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Dum spiro spero (as suggested above) is a good one.
Per aspera ad astra (Through difficulties to the stars) is probably the most wellknown saying in this genre, but maybe that is too long. You could shorten it to "Ad astra".
Cras alia dies = Tomorrow is another day.
Hodie alia dies = Today is another day.
Cras nova dies = Tomorrow is a new day.
Hodie nova dies = Today is a new day.
Vive vale = Live and be well. (Vale can also mean "farewell").
Ultreia! is not proper Latin, but is probably derived from medieval Latin. It means "Onwards!", and was used by medieval pilgrims to encourage each other to endure the the hardship of the road to the glorious pilgrimage site.
2007-02-16 05:21:56 · answer #2 · answered by AskAsk 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A few suggestions (Ancient Latin Phrases) :
AD INFINITUM = Without limit
EXPERIENTIA DOCET = Experience teaches
DE NOVO = From a new start
A FORTIORI = With even stronger reason
IN OMNIA PARATUS = Prepared for all things
MAGNUM OPUS = A great job
DURA NECESSITAS = Necessity is harsh
VELLE EST POSSE = To be willing is to be able
MIRABILE DICTU = Wonderful to say
AB HINC = From here on
SED ADSUM = However I'm here
SEMPER PARATUS = Always prepared
MULTUM IN PARVO = Much in little
SURSUM CORDA = Lift up your hearts
DEO VOLENTE = With God willing
CRESCIT EUNDO = It grows as it goes
NE PLUS ULTRA = Nothing better
NOSCE TE IPSUM = Know yourself
NUNC PRO TUNC = Now as of then
AUDEAUMUS = Let us dare
DULCIUS EX ASPERIS = Through difficulty, sweetness.
EX NIHILO NIHIL FIT = Nothing may come from nothing
FORTIS ET LIBER = Strong and free
INTER SPEM ET METUM = Between hope and fear
CONIUNTIS VIRIBUS = With connected strength
LUCTOR ET EMERGO = I struggle and emerge
2007-02-21 20:22:37 · answer #3 · answered by martox45 7 · 4⤊ 3⤋
Res non verba- meaning Deeds not words or Deeds instead of words.
2007-02-15 10:13:47 · answer #4 · answered by tigerlady 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well, I can think of a few possibilities...
sub rosa = "under the rose", a phrase meaning "in confidence, private"
Dum spiro, spero = While I breathe, I hope.
Littera scripta menet = the written word remains
2007-02-15 10:14:07 · answer #5 · answered by Reinvention 2 · 2⤊ 3⤋