Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group H

(classical-language maxims, slogans, adages, proverbs, and words of wisdom that can still capture our modern imagination)

Expressions of general truths: Latin to English maxims, proverbs, and mottoes

All entries are from Latin unless otherwise indicated.


Honestas et diligentia.
Honesty and diligence.

Motto of Suffolk University Law School, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

honoraria (pl), honorarium (s)
Gratuity or financial gift.

Honorary payments; fees for professional services on which no fixed prices were set. In other words, someone receives a payment based on the generosity of the one who submits payment for a person's service.

This word is a short form of honorarium donum, "a present made on being admitted to an honor".

hora, H.
Hour.

Used in medical prescriptions instructions.

hora decubitus; hor. decub.
At bedtime.

Used in medical-prescription instructions.

Horas non numero nisi serenas.
I count only the hours that are serene.

A 19th century motto on a sundial near Venice by British essayist William Hazlitt.



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