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Latin Phrases: P

Latin phrases containing words that begin with letter P.

The Origin Of Things

rerum primordia
The origin of things.

Knowledge Itself Is Power

ipsa scientia potestas est
Knowledge itself is power. (Sir Francis Bacon)

Pygmy

pygmaeus
Pygmy.

Paleness of Death

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pallor mortis
Paleness of death.

What Is Quickly Gained, Is Quickly Lost

quod cito acquiritur cito perit
What is quickly gained, is quickly lost.

He Sold His Country For Money

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vendidit hic auro patriam
He sold his country for money (Virgil)

I Do Not Buy Mere Hope

spem pretio non emo
I do not buy mere hope (Terence)

Sighs from the Depths

suspiria de profundis
Sighs from the depths

Rest In Peace

requiescat in pace (R.I.P.) May s/he rest in peace.

Elders First

seniores priores
Elders first.