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Nothing is lost forever

Latin translation: Nihil perit in aeternum


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English term or phrase:Nothing is lost forever
Latin translation:Nihil perit in aeternum
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06:45 Jun 10, 2011
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Art/Literary - Poetry & Literature
English term or phrase: Nothing is lost forever
This is supposed to be a motto beneath the coat of arms on an art-piece I am working on.
I have a general idea on how it is supposed to be in Latin, yet I fear it will end up sounding silly.

Will appreciate any and all help.
NVG
Nihil perit in aeternum
Explanation:
I think this translation with the verb "perit" in the present shows better in latin the litteral meaning of "is lost"
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Nouatus
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4 +2Nihil perit in aeternumNouatus
4 -1nihil est peribit in æternumConstantinos Faridis


  

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nothing is lost forever
nihil est peribit in æternum


Explanation:
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Mysteriorum Liber Secundus

Sapientia mundi, nihil est, peribit autem in æternum. Veniat æternitas DOMINI, ab universis mundi partibus. Venite, venite, sic vult DEUS ADONAY ...
www.john-dee.org/Secundus.pdf

John Dee - Mysteriorum Liber Secundus

Sapientia mundi, nihil est, peribit autem in æternum. Veniat æternitas DOMINI, ab universis mundi partibus. Venite, venite, sic vult DEUS ADONAY fac ...
www.scribd.com/.../John-Dee-Mysteriorum-Liber-Secundus

Constantinos Faridis
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Local time: 22:38
Native speaker of: Greek

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disagree  Nouatus: In the example you propose I think it's the opposite meaning: Sapientia mundi, nihil est, peribit autem in æternum = The wisdom of this world is nothing, it will be lost forever
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3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
nothing is lost forever
Nihil perit in aeternum


Explanation:
I think this translation with the verb "perit" in the present shows better in latin the litteral meaning of "is lost"

Nouatus
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agree  Constantinos Faridis
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agree  Łukasz Gos
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