Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.

Latin translation:

hoc signum sapientiae immutabile est, in vulgaribus miracula videre.

Added to glossary by Joseph Brazauskas
Jun 19, 2004 21:17
19 yrs ago
English term

The invariable mark of wisdom is to see the miraculous in the common.

Non-PRO English to Latin Art/Literary Philosophy writer
Quote by H.D. Thoreau.

Proposed translations

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hoc signum sapientiae immutabile est, in vulgaribus miracula videre.

Literally, 'This is the invariable mark of wisdom, to see miracles in commonplace (things).'

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Note added at 19 hrs 32 mins (2004-06-20 16:50:30 GMT)
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Predicate nominative.
Peer comment(s):

agree Vicky Papaprodromou
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agree verbis
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