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We used to say, "Illegitimi non carborundum!" It's lousy Latin, but it's
epigrammatic.
You'll find a bunch of good, funny (and correct!) Latin sayings in *Latin
for All Occasions* by Henry Beard (or Henricus Barbatus, if you prefer). He
has a sequel out, too, but I preferred the original.
And remember, "Ad summa contendimus!"
Gaudeamus Igitur.
Marguerite Krupp
-----Original Message-----
From: Aoidìn Scully [mailto:ascully -at- flexicom -dot- com]
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 1999 4:52 AM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: RE: Grind you down
As far as I remember it's 'Nolite tes bastardes carbonarum'...but I'm
not entirely sure about the 'tes' bit...dang, shoulda listened in Latin
class...
-----Original Message-----
From: John Posada [mailto:jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 1999 10:13 PM
To: TECHWR-L
Subject: Grind you down
For those that have been around this list for a long
time, there was a discussion about a phrase in latin
that, loosely, translated into
"Don't let the bastards grind you down"
My girlfriend just started a new job and I'd like to
get a desk sign with the slogan, but I cannot find it
in a search of the archives.
Anyone remember it or still have it around?
Thanks
=====
John Posada, Merck Research Laboratories
Sr Technical Writer, WinHelp and html
(work) john_posada -at- merck -dot- com - 732-594-0873
(pers) jposada01 -at- yahoo -dot- com - 732-291-7811
"The art of creating software that is usable by individuals is a
communication skill. It is not a programming skill."
--Bill Atkinson, creator of MacPaint and HyperCard
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