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Latin Proverbs: E

Latin proverbs with words beginning with letter E.

e.g.

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E.g. (exempli gratia)
For example.

It Becomes a Young Man to Be Modest

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Decet verecundum esse adolescentem
It becomes a young man to be modest.

Where Defeat Inevitable, it Is Wisest to Yield

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Ubi vinci necesse est, expedit cedere
Where defeat is inevitable, it is wisest to yield.

I See Beard and Cloak, no Philosopher

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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.

The Matter Is Safe

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Salva res est
The matter is safe.

Experience Is the Best Teacher

Usus est magister optimus
Experience is the best teacher.

You Will Be Sad if You Remain Alone

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Tristis eris si solus eris (Ovid)
You will be sad if you remain alone.

With Holiness and Wisdom

Sancte et sapienter
With holiness and wisdom.

Every Beginning Is Difficult

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Omne initium difficile est
Every beginning is difficult.

Do not Call Me, I Will Call You

Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo
Do not call me, I will call you.