Today may not be going the way you want, but you can always boost your spirits by uttering "ad meliora," or, "Toward better things." "Natura non constristatur," which means, "Nature is not saddened," is the perfect phrase to remind yourself or others just how unconcerned with human affairs Mother Nature truly is. While it's natural to be upset over storm damage to a house or dangerous conditions that cause a flight to be canceled, Latin speakers were sure to make it clear that nature doesn't share our feelings. Want some inspiration to kill it on an upcoming job interview? Repeat, "Audentes fortuna iuvat" ("Fortune favors the bold.") to yourself a few times in the mirror before heading out the door. Meaning, "Deeds, not words," this phrase is an easy way to make it clear that you don't kindly suffer those whose behavior doesn't match their words. If you want to make it clear that you won't stand for lip service, toss "acta non verba" into your everyday language. Of course, it works equally well when you've got the wheels in motion for a brilliant plan that doesn't involve civil war. Latin phrases don't get much more iconic than "alea iacta est," or "the die is cast," an expression reportedly uttered by Julius Caesar as he crossed Italy's Rubicon river with his army. We've all heard the phrase "carpe diem" a million times, but we'll do you one better: "Carpe vinum." Of all the Latin phrases to master, this one, which translates to "seize the wine," will certainly come in handy when you're eager to impress your waiter with a fancy foodie phrase or are doing your best Caligula impression after a few glasses of pinot noir. For instance, this common state motto-which also happens to adorn the memorial plaque for the astronauts who died on Apollo 1-can be used in conversation when you're having a terrible go of things, but you're confident a greater outcome awaits you.
One of the most popular Latin phrases, meaning, "Through adversity to the stars," this utterance is generally used to describe the overcoming of adversity resulting in a favorable outcome.
A popular Latin school motto, this one means, "Dare to know." It's commonly associated with the Age of Enlightenment and may be the reminder you need to never stop learning, no matter your age.
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