Latin quote of the day

For fun and profit: Each day a new Latin proverb.

Una salus victis nullam sperare salutem

The one safety for the vanquished is to abandon hope of safety knowing there is no hope can give one the courage to fight and win

Delenda est carthago

Carthage must be destroyed

Fama volat

The rumour has wings. (Vergil)

A contrario

From a contrary position

Non placet

It does not please