Friday, October 9, 2020

Latin Proverbs and Fables Round-Up: Oct. 9

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

HODIEante diem septimum Idus Octobres



Ad stagnum resilit, tenet etsi rana cathedram.
The frog jumps back into the swamp,
even if he occupies a throne.




Iudicium populi numquam contempseris unus,
Ne nulli placeas, dum vis contemnere multos.
[English]




Experto credite.
Trust the expert.



Anxia divitiarum cura.
Concern for wealth is anxiety-producing.



AESOP'S FABLES:

Alauda, Pulli, et Agri Dominus
Latin version
and English version(s)



Hercules et Rusticus
Latin version
and English version(s)