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Latin Phrases: I

Latin phrases containing words that begin with letter I.

A Sound Mind in a Sound Body

mens sana in corpore sano (Juvenal, ancient Roman poet).
A sound mind in a sound body.

The Journey Is Long by Teaching, but Effective by Examples

longum iter est per praecepta, breve et efficax per exempla
The journey by teaching is long, by examples - brief and effective. (Seneca the Younger)

Perhaps, Someday It Will Be Enjoyable To Remember Even This

forsan et haec olim meminisse iuvabit (Virgil)
Perhaps, someday it will be enjoyable to remember even this.

They Pass Judgment On What They Do Not Comprehend

damnant quod non intellegunt
They pass judgement on what they do not comprehend.
(Cicero - Roman statesman, lawyer, philospher and orator)

Shoemaker Should Not Judge Above The Sandal

ne supra crepidam sutor iudicaret (Pliny the Elder)
Shoemaker should not judge above the sandal.

Plenty of Money Is the Sinew of War

Nervi belli pecunia infinita
Plenty of money is the sinew of war.