Virtus Omnia Vincit
English translation: virtue (courage) conquers all
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| na +1 | Virtue Conquers All |
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| na +1 | virtue (courage) conquers all |
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1 hr peer agreement (net): +1
Virtue Conquers All Explanation: This motto was widely used in humanistic circles during the Fifteenth and Sixteenth century. |
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3 hrs peer agreement (net): +1
virtue (courage) conquers all Explanation: Jane's translation is right. It is worth noting, though, that virtus also often conveys the idea of manly courage/virtue in classical latin. |
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