Latin mottoes for harsh times

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Some of these sayings seem so appropriate at the moment and you’ll forgive any slight liberties with the translations?

‘Nil desperandum carborunda illegitimae’

Don’t let the bastards grind you down!

‘Sic transit gloria mundi’

Gloria has vomited in the van after a weekend of binge drinking.

And this favourite, specially suited to modern bankers:-

‘Per ardua ad asbestos’

Fuck you Jack, I’m fireproof!

The Eardley family crest proudly boasts the motto ‘Not for ourselves alone’

Please feel free to addd any of your personal favourites as comments.

About Michael Eardley

59 going on 18, married 36 years (to the same woman!) two daughters, one dog and one cat (not necessarily in that order), grandfather. Author, ghost writer, blogger, bus driver, all round good egg.
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2 Responses to Latin mottoes for harsh times

  1. Nita M Lowey says:

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  2. Glad you liked it and thanks for the visit.

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