military latin mottos

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We're not saying you have to learn Latin - although learning new things is always good. However, there is a long tradition of patriots writing their words in Latin ("Audemus jura nostra defendere") or Greek ("Molon Labe"). So even if you don't need to read the Aeneid or the Odyssey in the original language, there are some important words you should know so you can identify your partner and their wild label.

Military Latin Mottos

The language of the ancient language has many different origins. First, there is the association of patriots with ancient states - the Greek democracies, yes, but especially with the Roman Republic. Second, there is a tendency for the founding fathers to be cultural objects of higher education. Therefore, they had more than a working knowledge of ancient languages. Third, they just sound good.

Second World War British Army Royal Artillery Cap Badge And Latin Motto Ubique Quo Fas Et Gloria Ducunt. Gun. Cannon. Isolated On A White Background Stock Photo

"Mu Orbe Terrum Non Visi" Unseen Around the World, the training motto of the United States Army and Commanding Officers

"Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito" Don't give in to evil but go on bravely against it.

"Nemo vir est kui mundum non reddat meliorem" There is no one who does not make the world better.

"Cave of Canem" Beware of the dog, which was once used in the famous paintings in Pompeii in the House of the Tragic Poet.

Royal Canadian Army Service Corps

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