KEV67 Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I have been trying to learn Latin. It is difficult. My main incentive was that, from time to time, I come across Latin phrases in books. It annoyed me that having spent three years attending Latin classes at school, I could never translate anything. Anyway, I am reading The Red and the Black by Stendhal. The lead character, Julien Sorel, is studying to become a priest. The seminary is a nest of vipers. Quid tibi dixerunt? [What did they say to you?] Erit tibi, fili mi, successor meus tanquam leo quarens quem devorit. [Because for you, my son, my successor will be as a roaring lion seeking whom he may devour] Cornelii Taciti opera omnia [The complete works of Tacitus] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Faversham Posted September 12, 2021 Share Posted September 12, 2021 Useful idea and some of us might find this useful too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KEV67 Posted October 5, 2021 Author Share Posted October 5, 2021 Omnia Romae venalia sunt. - All things in Rome are venal (or up for sale). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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