Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 26

Sorry for the unannounced hiatus; I've got some family stuff going on which is making life chaotic right now. But I found some time tonight to write a post!

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem quartum Kalendas Martias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Jason Seizing the Golden Fleece, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word motto is Primum: non nocere. (English: First: do no harm).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word proverb is Nemo omnibus placet (English: No one can please everybody).

RHYMING PROVERBS: Today's proverb with rhyme is: Mutantur mores tum cum cumulantur honores (English: Characters change when public acclaim accumulates).

VULGATE VERSES: Today's verse is Nescit homo finem suum (Ecc. 9:12). For a translation, check out the polyglot Bible, in English, Hebrew, Latin and Greek, at the Sacred Texts Archive online.

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Mens Laeta, Cura Vacans. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Fit fastidium copia.

Abundance turns into boredom.

Amicus est tamquam alter idem.

A friend is like another self.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is vulpes et aquila, a story about a mother's love for her children: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is leo et mus, a story about generosity and gratitude: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February16

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 quartum decimum Kalendas Martias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Castor and Pollux, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

3-WORD MOTTOES: Today's 3-word verb-less motto is Sibimet merces industria (English: Effort is its own reward).

ANIMAL PROVERBS: Today's animal proverb is Qui vult caedere canem, facile invenit fustem (English: He who wants to beat a dog easily finds a stick).

POLYDORUS: Today's proverb from Polydorus is: Obsequium amicos, veritas odium parit (English: Fawning begets friends, but truth begets hatred).

GREEK PROVERBS: Today's proverb is Ἐις μελίττας ἐκώμασας (English: You have gone bursting in on the bees, which is something like stirring up a hornet).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Quae Corpora Consumunt. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Sapiens sua bona secum fert.

A wise man carries his goods with him.

Mens sana in corpore sano.

A healthy mind in a healthy body.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The English translation for today from the Mille Fabulae et Una book is Leo et Vulpes Territa, a story about how familiarity breeds, not contempt, but contentment.

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is canis et thesaurus et vulturius, a story about greed for money: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is de asino et catella , a story about the jealousy: Latin text and English versions.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: February 11

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 tertium Idus Februarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Meleager, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Spem sequimur (English: We follow hope).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Liber medicina animi (English: A book is the soul's medicine)

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Sapiens a se ipso pendet (English: The wise man relies on himself). To read a brief essay about this proverb and to listen to the audio, visit the Latin Via Proverbs blog.

ERASMUS' ANIMALS: Today's animal proverb from Erasmus is Leonina societas (English: In the company of the lion.... which is dangerous company to be in, as in the fable below; from Adagia 1.7.89).

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:

Voluptas malorum mater omnium.

Pleasure is the mother of all evils.

Veri amoris nullus est finis.

There is no end of true love.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The English translation for today from the Mille Fabulae et Una book is Leo Senex et Vulpes, a story about keeping company with lions (see proverb above).

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Vulpes et ciconia, a story about a trickster tricked: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is de leone, apro, tauro et asino , a story about the lion who has lost his power: Latin text and English versions.