Famous Latin Quotes

Genesis: Et Deus dixit, "Fiat lux." And God said, "Let there be light."

Luke 2: Gloria in excelsis Deo, et in terra pax hominibus bonae voluntatis.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace to men of good will.

Soli Deo Gloria, Glory to God Alone



Sola Scriptura, Sola Fide, Sola Gratia, 

by Scripture Alone, by Faith Alone, by Grace Alone.

Motto of the Reformers.

Beatum nomen Domini sit, Blessed be the name of the Lord.

Q.E.D. Quod Erat Demonstrandum, Which was to be Proved,
written at the end of a logical or mathematical proof.

In hoc signo vinces, In this sign, you will conquer.
The words heard by the Emperor Constantine at his conversion in AD 313.

Cicero: O tempora! O mores! Oh the times! Oh, the customs!
A complaint about the crimes occurring in that day.

Pater Noster, Our Father,
the first words of the Lord's prayer.

Pax vobiscum! Peace be with you! A greeting.

Quid pro quo, This for that. A trade-off.

Te Deum (Laudamus), (We Praise) You, God. A hymn.

Tempus fugit. Time is fleeting.