02-19-2009, 07:29 PM
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Ovid Latin/English translation, tracking quote down!
After much googling, this forum seemed the best place to post for some advice! Basically, a few years ago I fell in love with the quote by Ovid 'Be patient and tough; some day this pain will be useful to you' (and its variations) and am finally getting it tattooed on me in reference to a chronic illness in my life. However, before I go and get this permanently put on my skin, I have a couple of questions...
1. Is the direct Latin translation "perfer et obdura; dolor hic tibi proderit olim"? 2. What other correct variations of this are there (Latin to English)? 3. Where the quote originates from? Preferably a book I can go and buy. Thanks in advance for any help :] |
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02-19-2009, 10:17 PM
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1) Yes. 2) You can of course say this in other ways but why compete with Ovid?
3) See my answer in this thread: Latin Translation For Tattoo! |
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02-19-2009, 10:28 PM
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Wow. THank you for such a speedy and informative response. I always see quite a few English variations of the quote, but by far I think that is my favourite.
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