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Quotes by Latin Proverb

  • By learning you will teach, by teaching you will learn.
  • Keep quiet and people will think you a philosopher.
  • The dog that fetches will also carry. (Translation If someone reveals another's secrets to you, the same person will reveal your secrets to the world.)
  • If there is no wind, row.
  • It is the part of a good shepherd to shear his flock, not to skin it.
  • Fear not a jest. If one throws salt at you, you will not be harmed unless you have sore places.
  • The doctor is to be feared more than the disease.
  • Live your own life, for you will die your own death.
  • Do not lengthen the quarrel while there is an opportunity of escaping.
  • It is easier to pull down than to build up.
  • Vulnerant omnia, ultima necat. (All the hours wound you, the last one kills)
  • Be on your guard against a silent dog and still water.
  • He fishes well who uses a golden hook.
  • A man is not where he lives, but where he loves.
  • Love is a kind of military service.
  • Deliberate often--decide once.
  • God will be present, whether asked or not.
  • Never give a child a sword.
  • It is honourable to be accused by those who deserve to be accused.
  • If the wind will not serve, take to the oars.