Latin proverbs

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Ne Hercules quidem adversus duo. Show translation Not even Hercules against two. There is no arguing with a large fist.
Vix sine sorde potes participare luto. Show translation You can hardly participate in the mud without dirt. He that steals honey should beware of the Sting.
Non semper sunt Saturnalia. Show translation They are not always Saturnalia. Every day is not Sunday.
Surdo nemo duas praesumit psallere missas. Show translation No one who is deaf presumes to sing two masses. Must I tell you a tale and find your ears too?
Quadrupes in plano quandoque cadit sano. Show translation The quadrupeds on the plane sometimes fall in good health. A horse may stumble that has four legs.
Spuens in aerem suum recipit sputamen. Show translation He spits into the air and receives his spit. Who spits against heaven, it falls in his face.
Non invitati abstineant prandere parati. Show translation The uninvited should refrain from having dinner prepared. An unbidden guest knows not where to sit.
Litigium de gallina compone vel ovo. Show translation Settle the argument about the chicken or the egg. Better a lean peace than a fat victory.
Ossis iactura non est canibus nocitura. Show translation Bone loss is not harmful to dogs. Quarrelling dogs come halting home.
Testa terit lapidem testam exitus idem. Show translation The shell grinds the stone shell with the same result. Whether the pitcher strikes the stone or the stone strikes the pitcher, it is bad for the pitcher.
Et nigrae vaccae album lac praebent. Show translation And black cows give white milk. A black hen lays a white egg.
Ex alieno corio lata secantur lora. Show translation Wide straps are cut from foreign leather. Men cut large thongs of Other men's leather.
Mala senium accelerant. Show translation The evils of the old accelerate. It is not work that kills but worry.
Sapiens deliberat, antequam faciat. Show translation A wise man deliberates before he acts. Look before you leap.
Deo volente vel vimine navigabis. Show translation God willing, you will sail with a wicker. He dances well to whom fortune pipes.
Omni avi suus nidus pulcher. Show translation Every bird has a beautiful nest. The bird loves her nest.
Rodere dentem dente. Show translation To gnaw a tooth with a tooth. When Greek meets Greek then comes the tug of war.
Non ubique idem decorum est. Show translation It is not the same decorum everywhere. So many countries, so many customs.
Claudicat alterius nemo dolore pedis. Show translation No one else limps with foot pain. It is easy for a man in health to preach patience to the sick.
Artes discuntur peccando. Show translation Skills are learned by making mistakes. Experience is the best teacher.

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