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Perfect for Latin students of any level, and for those who wish to learn the wisdom of the ancients, Latin Proverbs is the ultimate collection of quotations in Latin with English translation. Latin Proverbs contains 1,182 quotations from nearly 100 ancient and contemporary authors, the Bible, state and institutional mottoes, and legal phrases. This book is a treasure trove, offering dual-language quotations for enlightenment, amusement, and for use on special occasions, birthdays, and graduations.
Features
1,188 quotations in Latin and translated into English
Approximately 100 authors, ancient to contemporary
Quotations from ancient authors, the Bible; state and institutional mottoes, legal phrases
Three indices--topical, author, and works of classical authors cited
22 black-and-white line drawings
Sample Quotations
Hortatory
"Life should be used; for life slips by on rapid feet."
Admonitory
"Drunkenness takes away your character, your money, and your reputation."
Philosophical
"Contemplation of nature is food for the mind."
Folksy
"Good friends appear in difficulties."
Intriguing
"Heaven itself is sought through foolishness."
Commonplace
"Time diminishes grief."
Quirky historical twists on commonplace
"The cowl does not make the monk."
Pithy
"Enough eloquence, little wisdom."
Ironic
"Conquered Greece captured her savage victor."
Striking
"What no one knows almost does not occur."
Extras
An interactive companion CD-ROM is also available, for those who want to delve into the Latin and pronunciation. Click here for more information.
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Those who love a pithy adage will appreciate this collection of 1188 Latin quotations, each presented with its English translation. The quotations are culled from classical, medieval, anonymous, and contemporary sources. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com).
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- PublisherBolchazy-Carducci Publishers
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 0865165440
- ISBN 13 9780865165441
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages280
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Softcover. Condition: Good. Bilingual. A collection of 1,188 quotations in Latin and translated into English. Approximately 100 authors, ancient to contemporary, are represented, as well as quotations from the Bible, state and institutional mottoes, and legal phrases.The quotations range from the hortatory ('Life should be used; for life slips by on rapid feet'), to the admonitory ('Drunkenness takes away your character, your money, and your reputation'), to the philosophical ('Contemplation of nature is food for the mind'), to the folksy ('Good friends appear in difficulties'), to the intriguing ('Heaven itself is sought through foolishness'), to commonplaces ('Time diminishes grief') and quirky historical twists on commonplaces ('The cowl does not make the monk'), to the pithy ('Enough eloquence, little wisdom'), to the ironic ('Conquered Greece captured her savage victor'), to the downright striking ('What no one knows almost does not occur'). The quotations are illustrated with black and white line drawings. Three indices-topical, author, and works of classical authors cited-guide the reader looking for particular quotations. This book is a treasure trove, offering dual-language quotations for enlightenment, amusement, and for use on special occasions. A companion CD-Rom (0-86516-502-5) in the acclaimed Transparent Language Software is available from the publisher.Special Features--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Collected and adapted from Waldo E. Sweet's Artes Latinae seriesA treasure trove of gems of ancient wisdom1,188 quotations in Latin and translated into EnglishApproximately 100 authors, ancient to contemporaryQuotations from ancient authors, the Bible; state and institutional mottoes, legal phrasesThree indices-topical, author, and works of classical authors citedInteractive companion CD-Rom also available, for those who want to delve into the Latin and pronunciationAlso available:Words of Wisdom from the Ancients: 1000 Latin Proverbs - ISBN 0865165025Quomodo Invidiosulus Nomine Grinchus Christi Natalem Abrogaverit: How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Latin - ISBN 0865164207For over 30 years Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato's Apology, Bolchazy-Carducci's titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero's De Amicitia and Kaegi's Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books.Some of the areas we publish in include:Selections From The AeneidLatin Grammar & PronunciationGreek Grammar & PronunciationTexts Supporting Wheelock's LatinClassical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, CiceroVocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, HoraceGreek MythologyGreek LexiconSlovak Culture And History. Seller Inventory # SONG0865165440
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