Randomness of Life

Latin language proverbs and phrases about radndomness and unpredictability of human life.

Nor Does Apollo Always Keep his Bow Drawn

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 05/23/2010

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Neque semper arcum tendit Apollo (Horace)
Nor does Apollo always keep his bow drawn.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 11/02/2009

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rerum concordia discors (Horace)
The harmony of things in disharmony.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 09/24/2009

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Quod me nutrit me destruit.
What nourishes me, [also] destroys me.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/18/2009

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Quid sit futurum cras, fuge quaerere (Horace)
Avoid asking what tomorrow will bring.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/18/2009

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Varium et mutabile semper femina (Virgil)
Woman is always different and inconstant.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/17/2009

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verbis ad verbera
From words to blows.

Submitted by Latin Proverbs on 08/10/2008

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Saepe summa ingenia in occulto latent (Plautus)
Frequently, the greatest talents lie hidden.