Who knows what "Ad Astra Per Aspera" means?

Question

I think it's Latin, but I can't find it in a Latin-English Dictionary.

Answer 1

'Ad astra' is a Latin phrase meaning "to the stars". It is used as, or as part of, the motto of many organizations.

The phrase may have its origin with Seneca the Younger, who wrote 'non est ad astra mollis e terris via' ("there is no easy way from the earth to the stars"), or possibly from Virgil, who wrote 'sic itur ad astra' "thus you shall go to the stars";

"To the stars through difficulties" is the motto of Kansas.

Answer 2

Literally and most commonly: "To the Stars through Difficulties"

or the rather looser translation from "To Kill a Mocking Bird," "To the stars from the mud."

And you won't be able to find the words because they're plural.

Answer 3

"To the Stars Through Difficulties", which is odd, as this is the state motto of Kansas

Answer 4

"To the stars by effort". It means that by working hard and not giving up, you can improve your life.

My personal motto has always been, "illegitemi non carborundum" ... "don't let the b*****ds wear you down".