Sic vis pacem, parabellum

English translation: If you want peace, prepare for war

05:23 Sep 18, 2004

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Philosophy

Latin term or phrase: Sic vis pacem, parabellum

old latin proverb, according to friend who will not translate it for me

Paul Burnett

English translation:If you want peace, prepare for war

Explanation:
'parabellum' is indeed 'para bellum'

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Note added at 30 mins (2004-09-18 05:53:54 GMT)
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and \'sic vis pacem\' \'si vis pacem\"

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