Daily Latin

Ovid’s reflections on the changes to the landscape around Troy reminds us of the impermanence of human endeavours. Iam seges est, ubi Troia fuit. Now there is a field where Troy once stood. Iam (n...

31 Juli 20242min

Be good, have courage, says the stoic sage in a lesson for the ages. Officia sua vir bonus exequetur inconfusus, intrepidus. A good man will perform his duties undaunted and fearlessly. Officia (du...

30 Juli 20242min

Ever been on the right side that isn’t the winning side? Cato knows how you feel Victrix causa diis placuit sed victa Catoni. The victorious cause pleased the gods, but the defeated cause pleased Cat...

29 Juli 20243min

Ever feel that due credit isn’t given in public affairs? Perhaps sentimentality can triumph over magnanimity? To put this quote in context, Pliny has just described how a publicly loved raven was give...

28 Juli 20243min

Want to look good going to work? Capaneus does! This line describing the impression he makes on his way to the battlefield in the Thebaid. Galeaeque corusca prominet arce Gigans. And from the helme...

27 Juli 20242min

Feel like throwing yourself into the action of something none can stop happening? Mars does, and doesn’t hold back. Sic orsus aperto flagrantes immisit equos. Thus, having spoken, he sent his fiery ...

26 Juli 20242min

Ever felt frustrated with the creative process? Martial hears you and may have an opinion on where to point the finger of blame. Ecce nocet vati Musa iocosa suo. Behold, the playful Muse harms her ...

25 Juli 20242min

The times may have changed but keeping our minds clear of distractions is an issue for the ages. Cassian promotes conscious recognition of something we all live with everyday. Mentem quidem non inte...

24 Juli 20243min