Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group V
(classical-language maxims, slogans, adages, proverbs, and words of wisdom that can still capture our modern imagination)
Expressions of general truths: Latin to English maxims, proverbs, and mottoes
All entries are from Latin unless otherwise indicated.
In the Catholic Church, the Eucharist administered to a person in danger of death or the Holy Communion that is given to someone who is dying.
The order or relation being reversed; in reverse order; conversely.
Perhaps better known as, "Seeing is believing".
An instruction in a document to look for a citation that follows.
A scholar's way of referring a reader to something that appears earlier in a text or see the previous reference or citation.
An instruction in a printed document to look for a citation that follows.
2. One may or can see.
3. That is; namely; used to introduce examples, lists, or items.
Other meanings include: to wit; that is to say; namely. Commonly abbreviated viz., which is expressed orally as "namely", not as "viz."
It is often found in legal documents to advise that what follows provides more details about a preceding general statement: "The defendant committed robbery; viz., last Saturday, at approximately midnight."
A reference to youth.
Motto of Compton Community College, Compton, California, USA; and it is also translated as "Truth conquers all things".
There is also a shorter version: Vincit veritas, "Truth wins out."
Motto of Berea College, Berea, Kentucky, USA.
A good product needs no special advertising. The ivy was sacred to Bacchus, and its bush was displayed as a sign outside Roman taverns. Bacchus was an ancient Greek and Roman god of wine and revelry. Earlier Greeks called him Dionysus.
Alternate translations: "He is a wise man who speaks but little." or "Know when to hold your tongue."
Motto of California State Universities and Colleges, California, USA.