Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: March 26

Here is a round-up of today's proverbs and fables; I'm back home after spending two months with my dad (he is doing better, I am glad to say!), and I'm hoping to get back on track here, at least for the time being. Thanks for your patientia with my absentia. :-)

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

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

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY MOTTOES: Today's tiny motto is: Palma virtuti (English: The palm of victory [belongs] to virtue).

3-WORD PROVERBS: Today's 3-word verb-less proverb is Historia magistra vitae (English: History is the teacher of life)

AUDIO PROVERBS: Today's audio Latin proverb is Quod licet Iovi, non licet bovi (English: What is permitted to Jove is not permitted to an ox). 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 Asinus stramenta mavult quam aurum (English: The donkey prefers straw to gold; from Adagia 4.8.38).

BREVISSIMA: The distich poster for today is Nunc Dormire, Nunc Vigilare. Click here for a full-sized view.

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Amor tollit timorem.

Love removes fear.

Audi, vide, tace, si vis vivere in pace.

Listen, look and be silent if you wish to live in peace.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Milvus et columbae, a story about avian tyranny: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is de hirundine et ceteris avibus, a story about avian prophecy: Latin text and English versions.

And here's LatinLOLBaby Enzo with one of my all-time favorite Latin sayings: Libri muti magistri sunt.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: March 10

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. I'm still in the midst of family stuff, but I'll start posting more regularly again ... eventually!

HODIE (Roman Calendar): ante diem sextum Idus Martias.

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

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Beati mites (English: Blessed are the meek).

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Multa ignoscendo fit potens potentior (English: By forgiving many things, the powerful man becomes more powerful).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Haec ipsa erat Helena, pro qua digladiabantur (English: This is that very Helen for whom war was waged; from Adagia 1.3.69).

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Taverner: Optat ephippia bos piger, optat arare caballus: The slow oxe wishes for the sadle, and the gelding to eare the ground. No man is contented with his lotte, the courtier woulde dwell in the countrey, the dweller in the countrey woulde be a courtier, the bachiller wishes him self maried, and when he is maried, he would be unmaried.

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

And here are today's proverbial LOLcats:

Non timeo, sed caveo.

I am not afraid, but I am cautious.

Liber medicina animi.

A book is medicine for the soul.

TODAY'S FABLES:

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Ranae metuentes taurorum proelia, a story about perils faced by the little folk: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is de milvo infirmo et matre , a story about death-bed repentance: Latin text and English versions.

And here is a new Latin LOLBaby! See the blog post.

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.

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: January 30

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 Kalendas Februarias.

MYTHS and LEGENDS: The art image for today's legend shows Aeneas and the Ghost of Creusa, and there are more images here.

TODAY'S MOTTOES and PROVERBS:

TINY PROVERBS: Today's tiny proverb is: Beati misericordes (English: Blessed are the merciful).

PUBLILIUS SYRUS: Today's proverb from Publilius Syrus is: Nemo timendo ad summum pervenit locum (English: No one ever reached the summit by being afraid).

PROPER NAME PROVERBS: Today's proper name proverb from Erasmus is Amyclas perdidit silentium (English: Silence destroyed Amyclae; from Adagia 1.9.1 ... Supposedly the people of Amyclae had once been disturbed by false reports of an enemy invasion, so they passed a law forbidding anyone to report an enemey invasion, which meant the town was easily captured when the enemy did arrive).

ELIZABETHAN PROVERBS: Here is today's proverb commentary, this time by Conybeare: Festina lente: Make slowe haste: Soft fier maketh sweete malte. It is good to be mery and wise. This is spoken when a man will signifie a thing to be doen, neither to hastily, nor to slowlye, but in a convenient temperaunce.

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:

Arma tuentur pacem.

Arms protect the peace.

Semper fidelis.

Always faithful.

TODAY'S FABLES:

MILLE FABULAE: The English translation for today from the Mille Fabulae et Una book is Leo Senex, Gemens, a story about how the mighty are fallen... and disgraced.

PHAEDRI FABULAE: The illustrated fable from Phaedrus for today is Canes et Corcodili, a story about a dog who does not fall for the crocodile's trick: Latin text and Smart's translation.

STEINHOWEL: The illustrated fable from Steinhowel for today is de corvo et vulpe, a famous fable about the power of flattery: Latin text and English versions.