Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 29

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

As I mentioned in the previous post, I've started a Growth Mindset Memes project, and it's going to be a lot of fun. Susan Strickland has already created her own Cheezburger Board, which includes this lovely item!

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

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows The Trojan Horse; 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 Occasio capienda est (English: Seize the opportunity).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Persevera per severa (English: Persevere through severities).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Cras, cras, cras, cras: sic omnis dilabitur aetas (English: Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow: so a whole lifetime slips by).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Littera occidit; Spiritus autem vivificat (II Cor. 3:6). 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: Suo ipsius indicio periit sorex: The Ratte betrayed herself with her owne noyse and so was taken. It is a proverbiall speakinge of anybodye that ys betrayed by his owne wordes..

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

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Mens alitur discendo et cogitando.

The mind is nourished by learning and thinking.

Sic fuit, est, et erit: similis similem sibi quaerit.

Thus it was, is, and will be: like seeks like.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Haedus et Lupus Fores Pulsans, a "home alone" type of fable (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Vulpes et Catus, a story in which the fox is too smart for her own good.

GreekLOLz - and Latin and English, too. Below is one of my GreekLOLz; for the individual Greek, Latin and English versions of the graphic, see the blog post: Ἀσφαλέστερον γὰρ τοῦ λέγειν τὸ σιγᾶν. Tutius est tacere quam loqui. It is safer to keep quiet than to speak.

Special Edition: Growth Mindset Memes

Today there's a special edition of the Bestiaria as a result of a "growth mindset" presentation at that conference last week: I've decided to create a new blog site with Growth Mindset Memes, including Latin LOLCats of course!

I'm guessing many of you are familiar with Carol Dweck's model of the "growth mindset" and its importance for learners of all ages. Because learning a new language is something that can be really difficult for beginners, I would guess the "growth mindset" message is one that would really benefit Latin students.

So, for this post, I'll paste in some of the Latin "growth mindset" LOLCats, and if you and your students want to join in and share some memes of your own, please do! You can find more information at the blog.

Perseverando.

By persevering.

Errando discitur.

One learns by making mistakes.

Labor omnia superat.

Hard work overcomes all things.

Scribendo disces scribere.

You will learn to write by writing.

Discat, qui nescit, nam sic sapientia crescit.

Let him learn who does not know, for thus does knowledge grow.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 25

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 septimum Kalendas Iulias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Jason and the Golden Fleece; 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: Festinare nocet (English: To hurry does harm).

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is In dubiis constans (English: In moments of doubt, steadfast).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Mus debacchatur ubi cattus non dominatur (English: The mouse parties when the cat is not in charge).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Nolite solliciti esse in crastinum (English: Don't worry about tomorrow).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Tithoni senecta (English: The old age of Tithonus — you can read about Tithonus at Wikipedia; from Adagia 1.6.65).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Ἁ δὴ χεὶρ την χεῖρα νίζει (English: One hand washes another).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Iniuria Repetit Auctorem. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Ex luna scientia.

From the moon, knowledge.

Ipsa scientia potestas est.

Knowledge itself is power.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Simia et Piscatores, a story of "monkey-see, monkey-do."

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Mors et Senex, a "memento mori" type of fable (this fable has a vocabulary list).

Words from Mythology. For more about "calliope" the musical instrument and Calliope the goddess, see this blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 23

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.

As I mentioned last time, Wednesday, June 24, is when I'll be presenting at the Upgrading Online conference... and I just found out at the last minute that they needed a Twitter presentation because a scheduled speaker had to cancel. So, I'll be doing two presentations: one at 9AM Mountain time and the other at 10AM Mountain time — that second one is the Twitter presentation. The conference is free to all (isn't that great?), and you can find out more at the website: Upgrading Online Conference.

Meanwhile, I've put all the materials for both presentations online for you to peruse at any time.

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

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Castor and Pollux; 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: Resurgam (English: I shall rise again).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Virtus invidiae scopus (English: Excellence is the target of envy).

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Nemo nisi sapiens liber est (English: No one, unless he is wise, is free). 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: Nil proprium ducas, quidquid mutari potest (English: Do not consider anything to be your own if it can change).

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Mus non ingrediens antrum, cucurbitam ferebat (English: The mouse couldn't get into its hole because it was carrying a pumpkin; from Adagia 3.3.79).

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

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Stude sapientiae.

Study wisdom.

Quae legeris, intellege et memento.

That which you have read, understand and remember.

TODAY'S FABLES:

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

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Vitis et Hircus, a story about the karma of plants.

Latin Fables Read by Justin Slocum Bailey. Here is today's audio fable: Leo et Homo, Concertantes, with links to the audio and to the blog post.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 21

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

On Wednesday of this coming week (June 24), I'm doing a keynote for an online learning conference — and the conference itself is online! — that is free and open to anyone who wants to participate. So, if any of you out there are interested, you can see the schedule here. I'm thinking the presentation on growth mindset that might be of interest to any educators.

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

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Meleager; 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 In meliora spera (English: Hope for better things).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Tempus omnia terminat (English: Time brings an end to all things).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Insta, ne cesses; venient post semina messes (English: Persist, don't stop: the harvests will come after the sowing).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Recede a malo et fac bonum; quaere pacem et persequere eam (Psalms 34:14). 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 Conybeare: Non semper erit aestas: It will not alweyes be sommer, take tyme when tyme cometh, for occasion will not alwey serve, when the iron ys whote we must strike, least hit be colde agayne.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Umbra Corpus Sequitur. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Fruere die praesenti.

Enjoy the present day.

Non vi sed ingenio et arte.

Not by force but by creativity and skill.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Anser et Ova Aurea, the famous story of the goose that laid the golden eggs.

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Monedula Liberata, a sad Aesopic paradox (this fable has a vocabulary list).

Greek Bible Art - and Latin and English, too. Below is one of my Greek Bible Art graphics; for the individual Greek, Latin and English versions of the graphic, see the blog post: μή μου ἅπτου. Noli me tangere. Touch me not.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 19

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

I wanted to share with everyone the great summer event that is CLMOOC, Making Learning Connected. I'm guessing this is something that might be of interest to many readers of this blog. I'm planning to participate this year; maybe I will see you there. You can find out more at the blog: Welcome to CLMOOC 2015.

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

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Aeneas and the Ghost of Creusa; 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: Futurum invisibile (English: The future is invisible).

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Fortis et velox (English: Bold and swift).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Sicut canis ad Nilum, bibens et fugiens (English: Like a dog at the Nile, drinking and fleeing — and the dog has to flee to escape the Nile crocodiles!).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Dei laneos pedes habent (English: The gods have feet of wool — which means you do not hear them coming!).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Aegypti nuptiae (English: The wedding of Aegyptus; from Adagia 3.1.3 - This refers to any tragic and unlucky event, like the sad wedding when King Aegyptus married off his fifty sons to the fifty daughters of his brother, Danaus, whereupon all the sons but one were murdered by their brides).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Δυεῖν ἐπιθυμήσας, οὐδετέρου ἔτυχες (English: Since you craved two, you've ended up with neither).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Non Semper Tecta. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Litteras disce.

Learn your letters.

Sperandum.

You must have hope.

TODAY'S FABLES:

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Accipiter Columbam Insequens, a story about bird karma (this fable has a vocabulary list).

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Oves Timidae et Pastor, a story about a shepherd who wants his sheep to show some bravery.

Latin Sundials. Below you will find an image of a sundial, and for detailed information about the Latin motto see this blog post: ULTIMAM TIME.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 17

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.

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quintum decimum Kalendas Iulias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Hylas and the Nymphs; 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: Invictus maneo (English: I remain unconquered).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Comes festinationis paenitentia (English: Regret is the companion of hastiness).

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Experientia magistra stultorum (English: Experience is the teacher of fools). 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: Avarus animus nullo satiatur lucro (English: The greedy soul is satisfied by no amount of profit).

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Aliter catuli longe olent, aliter sues (English: Puppies smell one way, and pigs another way entirely; from Adagia 1.8.77).

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

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Domi manendum.

We should stay home.

Ne crede oculis; falli possunt.

Don't believe your eyes; they can be fooled.

TODAY'S FABLES:

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

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Mercator et Nauta, a funny story about different ways of life.

Amy Burvall's History for Music Lovers. Here is today's video: Viva Roma No. V, which you can watch at YouTube also.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: June 15

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

I'm back from a great time at the Digital Media and Learning Research conference, where I met the marvelous Amy Burvall in person. She is the genius behind History for Music Lovers that you can watch at YouTube. Here's one of those videos, and I'll be sharing more of these in the weeks to come: Pompei.

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem septimum decimum Kalendas Iulias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Prometheus Bound; 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 In tempestate floresco (English: I flourish in the storm).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Curas cithara tollit (English: The lyre takes away worries).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Ferrum quando calet cudere quisque valet (English: Each person is able to strike while the iron is hot).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Beati mites quoniam ipsi possidebunt terram (Matt. 5:4). 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 Taverner: Quod factum est, infactum fieri non potest: The thinge that is done can not be undone. For onely this one thinge, saith a certaine Poete, is denied unto God him self to make that thinges shoulde be undone, whiche ones were done. Howe great folye than is it for a mortal creature to rayl againe, as they say, yesterday.

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

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Alta pete.

Seek lofty things.

Audentior ibo.

I will go forth more boldly.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The fable from the Mille Fabulae et Una widget is Mercurius et Viator, a story about a man bold enough to trick the god Mercury.

FABULAE FACILES: The fable from the Fabulae Faciles widget is Simia et Gemelli Eius , a story about the perils of helicopter parenting, including in the animal world (this fable has a vocabulary list).

GreekLOLz - and Latin and English, too. Below is one of my GreekLOLz; for the individual Greek, Latin and English versions of the graphic, see the blog post: Ἄκουε τοῦ τέτταρα ὦτα ἔχοντος. Audi quatuor habentem aures. Listen to the one who has four ears.