{"product_id":"latin-proverbs-wisdom-from-ancient-to-modern-times-artes-latinae-english-and-latin-edition","title":"Latin Proverbs: Wisdom from Ancient to Modern Times (Artes Latinae) (English and Latin Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA collection of 1,188 quotations in Latin and translated into English. Approximately 100 authors, ancient to contemporary, are represented, as well as quotations from the Bible, state and institutional mottoes, and legal phrases.The quotations range from the hortatory ( Life should be used; for life slips by on rapid feet ), to the admonitory ( Drunkenness takes away your character, your money, and your reputation ), to the philosophical ( Contemplation of nature is food for the mind ), to the folksy ( Good friends appear in difficulties ), to the intriguing ( Heaven itself is sought through foolishness ), to commonplaces ( Time diminishes grief ) and quirky historical twists on commonplaces ( The cowl does not make the monk ), to the pithy ( Enough eloquence, little wisdom ), to the ironic ( Conquered Greece captured her savage victor ), to the downright striking ( What no one knows almost does not occur ). The quotations are illustrated with black and white line drawings. Three indicestopical, author, and works of classical authors citedguide the reader looking for particular quotations. This book is a treasure trove, offering duallanguage quotations for enlightenment, amusement, and for use on special occasions. A companion CDRom (0865165025) in the acclaimed Transparent Language Software is available from the publisher.Special FeaturesCollected and adapted from Waldo E. Sweet s Artes Latinae seriesA treasure trove of gems of ancient wisdom1,188 quotations in Latin and translated into EnglishApproximately 100 authors, ancient to contemporaryQuotations from ancient authors, the Bible; state and institutional mottoes, legal phrasesThree indicestopical, author, and works of classical authors citedInteractive companion CDRom also available, for those who want to delve into the Latin and pronunciationAlso available:Words of Wisdom from the Ancients: 1000 Latin Proverbs  ISBN 0865165025Quomodo Invidiosulus Nomine Grinchus Christi Natalem Abrogaverit: How the Grinch Stole Christmas in Latin  ISBN 0865164207For over 30 years BolchazyCarducci Publishers has produced the highest quality Latin and ancient Greek books. From Dr. Seuss books in Latin to Plato s Apology, BolchazyCarducci s titles help readers learn about ancient Rome and Greece; the Latin and ancient Greek languages are alive and well with titles like Cicero s De Amicitia and Kaegi s Greek Grammar. We also feature a line of contemporary eastern European and WWII books.Some of the areas we publish in include:Selections From The AeneidLatin Grammar \u0026amp; PronunciationGreek Grammar \u0026amp; PronunciationTexts Supporting Wheelock s LatinClassical author workbooks: Vergil, Ovid, Horace, Catullus, CiceroVocabulary Cards For AP Selections: Vergil, Ovid, Catullus, HoraceGreek MythologyGreek LexiconSlovak Culture And History\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brand: Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47335286112501,"sku":"SONG0865165440","price":8.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/5804\/8501\/files\/51RR8V8FSGL.jpg?v=1763982779","url":"https:\/\/ergodebooks.com\/products\/latin-proverbs-wisdom-from-ancient-to-modern-times-artes-latinae-english-and-latin-edition","provider":"Ergodebooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}