Wise Latin Proverbs

Usus est magister optimus
Experience is the best teacher.

Possunt quia posse videntur
They can because they seem to be able to.

Candor dat viribus alas
Sincerity gives wings to strength.

Bis vivit qui bene vivit
He lives twice who lives well.

Culpae poena par esto
Let the punishment fit the crime.

Crede quod habes, et habes
Believe that you have it, and you do.

Corruptissima re publica plurimae leges (Tacitus)
In the most corrupt state are the most laws.

Si vis pacem, para bellum
If you want peace, prepare war.

Dulce bellum inexpertis (Desiderius Erasmus)
War is sweet to the inexperienced.

Bis peccare in bello non licet
It is not permitted to blunder twice in war.