Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: July 12

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HODIE: ante diem quartum Idus Iulias

ANIMAL PROVERBS:

Cauda de vulpe testatur.
The tail gives evidence of the fox.

Catus amat pisces, sed non vult tingere plantam.
The cat loves fish but doesn't want to get its foot wet.

LATIN LOLCATS:

Nullum magnum ingenium sine mixtura dementiae.
There is no great genius without some madness mixed in.

Domi manendum.
Home is where you should stay.

AESOP'S FABLES:

Lupus, Umbra Eius, et Leo
Latin version and English version(s)

Galli Duo Certantes
Latin version and English version(s)

BOOKS ONLINE:

The Story of the Iliadby Edward Brooks

Old Tales Retold from Grecian Mythology
by Augusta Larned