Criticizing

Latin language proverbs and phrases about criticism and being critical.

I See Beard and Cloak, no Philosopher

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 09/26/2009

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Video barbam et pallium, philosophum nondum video
I see the beard and the cloak, I have yet to see the philosopher.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/18/2009

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Religio laici
Layman's religion.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/18/2009

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Sesquipedalia verba (Horace, Ars Poetica)
Sesquipedalian words; extremely long words.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/11/2008

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Aegri somnia vana (Horace)
Delusive dreams of a sick man.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/11/2008

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Sed quis custodiet ipsos custodes? (Juvenal, Satires)
But who will guard the custodians themselves?