Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 30

Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are looking for free PDF copies of my books, you can find links to all of them here: #PDF Tribute to Aaron Swartz

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Diogenes and Alexander; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Ad finem spero (English: I hope until the end).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Fama crescit eundo (English: Rumor grows as it goes along).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Igne semel tactus timet ignem postmodo cattus (English: The cat who has been touched once by fire, fears the fire thereafter).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Alter alterius onera portate (Gal. 6:2). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Multitudo imperatorum Cariam perdidit: The multitude of rules destroied the countrey of Caria. This countrey was sumtime a very florishing realme, and by the discorde and dissention of the citizens amonges themselves, while everie man strove to be a Lorde, it was brought at last to a thinge of naught. Wherfore this Proverbe advertiseth us, that nothinge is more noysome, nor more pestiferous to a common weale, then the over muche libertie of a multitude, wher no man chieflie is obeied, but everie man doth as him lusteth. This unlafull libertie or licence of the multitude is called an Anarchie. A mischiefe surely in maner worse then any Tyrannie.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Adito Laborem, Vitam Age. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Ex unguibus leonem.

You know the lion by his claws.

Crescit scribendo scribendi studium.

A zeal for writing grows by writing.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Equus Superbus et Asinus, a story of how pride goeth before a fall.

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Vulpes Sine Cauda, the story of a would-be fashionable fox (this fable has a vocabulary list).

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is Auld Lang Syne... translated into Latin; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 28

Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are a Pinterest user, you might enjoy following the Bestiaria Latina at Pinterest, and there is also a LatinLOLCat Board.

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quintum Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Cadmus and the Dragon; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Ita vita (English: Such is life).

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Nihil sine labore (English: Nothing without hard work).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Camelus, cupiens cornua, aures perdidit (English: The camel, hoping for horns, lost its ears... as told in an Aesop's fable).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Omnia probate, quod bonum est, tenete (English: Try all things; what is good, keep).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Laconicas lunas causaris (English: You're blaming the Spartan moons; from Adagia 2.5.25 - The Spartans were superstitious of the moon in their dealings, dating back to a law attributed to Lycrgus that they could not declare war except at the full moon).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Φιλεῖν ἀκαίρως ἴσον ἐστὶ τῷ μισεῖν (English: To love at the wrong moment is the same as to hate).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Quid Saxo Magis Durum?. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Omne trium perfectum.

Everything that comes in threes is perfect.

Amicos cole.

Cherish your friends.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Haedus et Lupus Fores Pulsans, the story of a wise little kid (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Vespertilio Perfidus, a story about a bat who tries to take both sides in a war.

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is XII Dies Natalis, the "Twelve Days of Christmas" translated into Latin; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 26

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem septimum Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Polyxena at the Well; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Vincula temno (English: I scorn bondage).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Conscientia mille testes (English: Conscience is a thousand witnesses)

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Collecta dirige, electa age (an English version of the military OODA: observe - orient - decide - act). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Poena ad malum serpens, iam cum properat, venit (English: Punishment comes creeping up on the evil man, even when he's running away).

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Simia in purpura (English: A monkey in royal robes; from Adagia 1.7.10 ... needless to say, a monkey in royal robes is still a monkey!).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Lucem Diei in Lecto Videns. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Unus amicorum animus.

Friends have a single soul.

Ars gratia artis.

Art for art's sake.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Apes et Pastor, a story about how honey has its stings (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Corvus Aquilam Imitans, a story about a crow who thinks he's an eagle.

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is Rex Wenceslaus, the story of King Wenceslas in Latin; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 24

Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives.

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Iucundissimum festum Nativitatis exopto, plenum laetitae atque felicitatis vobis et vestris.

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem nonum Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Theseus and the Bull of Marathon; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Nemo sibi nascitur (English: No one is born for himself alone).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Fata viam invenient (English: The Fates will find a way).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Verus amator erit, qui me plus quam mea quaerit (English: The true lover will be the one who wants me more than he wants mine).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Benedicite et nolite maledicere (Romans 12:14). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Nec omnia, nec passim, nec ab omnibus: Neither all thinges, nor in al places, nor of all men. This Proverbe teacheth us, that in takinge of rewardes, wee shewe oure selves not only shamefast, but also ware and circumspecte. For there be some thinges, whiche is not seminge for a man to take. There is also a place and time, that it where much better for one to refuse the gifte that is offered than to take it. And againe there be some, of whom it is no honestie, to receive anie gifte.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Ludus et Labor. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Magna opera Domini.

Great are the works of the Lord.

Bibe cum gaudio vinum tuum.

Drink your wine with joy.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Poeta et Agricola, a story for those of you who are overwhelmed by holiday socializing (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Lepus, Canis, et Caprarius, a story about having skin in the game.

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is En, Nocte Venit Media, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear" translated into Latin; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 22

Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are a Pinterest user, you might enjoy following the Bestiaria Latina at Pinterest, and there is also a LatinLOLCat Board.

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem undecimum Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Penelope and the Suitors; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Caveat emptor (English: Let the buyer beware).

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Libertas pretiosior auro (English: Freedom is more precious than gold).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Piscium vita haec, minorem maior ut devoret (English: This is the life of the fishes: that the greater should gobble up the smaller).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Nolite iudicare secundum faciem (English: Don't judge based on appearances).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Inelegantior Libethriis (English: More clumsy than the Libethrians; from Adagia 1.6.48 - The Libethrians, a Thracian people, were proverbially uneducated, enemies of all art and music; according to some sources, the Libethrians were the people who slew the musician Orpheus).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Ὁ λύκος τὴν τρίχα οὐ τὴν γνώμην ἀλλάττει (English: The wolf changes his coat but not his mind).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Maior Post Otia Virtus. Click here for a full-sized view (the poster uses a photo of one of the sculptures on the campus of the University of Oklahoma!).

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Irrideo tempestatem.

I scoff at the storm.

Persevera per severa.

Persevere in severity.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Gallus et Ancillae, a fable of unintended consequences (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Tubicen Captus, a fable about what it means to be a non-combatant in war.

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is O Parve Vice Bethlehem, a Latin version of "O Little Town of Bethlehem" — you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 20

Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. You can keep up with the latest posts by using the RSS feed, or you might prefer to subscribe by email.

Also, I wrote up an essay for #HumanMOOC (an online course I am participating in right now) all about the three, count' em, THREE different types of "cuique suum" proverbs. You might be interested in taking a look even if it is not written for Latinists but rather for people interested in education: Cuique Suum: Responsibility, Diversity, Motivation ... all in two little words. It was fun to write! That's always been one of my favorite mottoes in Latin, and analyzing the different variations helped me understand even better why I like that saying so much.

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem tertium decimum Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Pygmalion and the Statue; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Ex sese (English: By my own efforts).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Beati mundo corde (English: Blessed are those with a pure heart).

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Noli irritare leones (English: Do not provoke the lions!). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Quod est venturum, sapiens ut praesens cavet (English: The wise man guards against what is to come as if it were already here).

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Colubrum in sinu foves (English: You're nourishing a snake close to your breast; from Adagia 4.2.40).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Initium Est Necessarium. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Oculi vasa luminis.

The eyes are containers of light.

Sapientia auro melior est.

Wisdom is better than gold.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Corvus Asinum Feriens, a story about the difference between a crow and a wolf.

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Membra et Venter, the famous story of the body's revolt against the belly (this fable has a vocabulary list).

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is Angeli Canunt Praecones, a Latin version of Hark, The Herald Angels Sing; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 17

Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables - and for previous posts, check out the Bestiaria Latina Blog archives. If you are looking for free PDF copies of my books, you can find links to all of them here: #PDF Tribute to Aaron Swartz

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem sextum decimum Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Heracles and the Centaur Nessus; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Fac aut tace (English: Do, or be silent).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Labor omnia superat (English: Hard work overcomes all things).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Saepe etiam stultus fuit opportuna locutus (English: Often even the fool has said something to the point).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Non in pane solo vivet homo (Matt. 4:4). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Conybeare: Graculo cum fidibus nihil: The Jaye hath nought to doe with the harpe, spoken of them which lacking eloquence or good letters, do skorne them that have good learning.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Dimidium Facti. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Virtutis radix amor.

Love is the root of virtue.

Aequo animo esto.

Keep calm.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Equus Circensis Molae Iugatus, the sad story of an old race horse (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Ursus et Amici Duo, a fable about a false friend.

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is Adeste Fideles; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 15

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem duodevicesimum Kalendas Ianuarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Origin of the Milky Way; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Fatum immutabile (English: What is fated cannot be changed).

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Secundis dubiisque rectus (English: In prosperity and uncertainty, upright).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Inter simios oportet esse simium (English: Among monkeys, you need to be a monkey).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Ferrum ferro acuitur (English: Iron is sharpened with iron).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Nunc pluit, et claro nunc Iuppiter aethere fulget (English: Now Jupiter rains, and now he shines forth from the clear sky; from Adagia 1.8.65 - Jupiter IS the weather).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Ἐν τοῖς τόποις τυφλῶν γλάμων βασιλεύει (English: In the regions of the blind, the blear-eyed man rules).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Furor Fit Laesa Saepius Patientia. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats... in honor of winter!

Sequitur ver hiemem.

Spring follows winter.

Cogitato hiems quam longa sit.

Think how long the winter is.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Olea et Cucurbita, a fable about winter's advent in the plant world!

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Simia et Gemelli Eius, the monkey mother has twin children, but she treats each one differently (this fable has a vocabulary list).

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is the lovely medieval song known as Quempas, or Quem Pastores Laudavere; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: December 13

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HODIE (Roman Calendar): Idus Decembres, the Ides of December.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Heracles and Eurystheus; you can also see the legends for the current week listed together here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Virescit virtus (English: Virtue flourishes).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Sua cuique hora (English: To each his own time).

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is In terra caecorum monoculus rex (English: In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Bis interimitur, qui suis armis perit (English: Someone who dies by his own weapons dies twice over).

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is E cantu dignoscitur avis (English: You know the bird by its song; from Adagia 4.2.21).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Ne Ferrum Igni. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Occasio capienda est.

You must seize the opportunity.

Amor metu vacat.

Love is free from fear.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Mus in Cista Natus, the story of a mouse who broadened its horizons (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Monedula Liberata, a paradoxical fable about the cost of freedom.

Latin Holiday Songs. Today's song is Gaudete, in honor of Gaudete Sunday; you can find the Latin lyrics at the blog post.