Latin Sayings :)

It may surprise you to know that I was immersed in spanish as well. As well, I learned french a long time ago and it`s coming back.  I don’t remember why I did that exactly but it was probably an elective and languages were easier for me than the pure sciences like chemistry.
While it’s true that in my adult life no one has ever asked me to decline a noun, there are many Latin phrases that we use today. Certainly not “Ad nauseum” (to a sickening extent) but definitely “Ad infinitum” (without limit). I like to say “Cogito ergo sum” (I think, therefore I am). I sing “A cappella” (unaccompanied) in the shower (probably ad nauseum). I have visited my “Alma Mater” (one’s old school, literally, “bounteous mother”). Some of us have an “Alter ego” (alternate self) and we all like to “Carpe diem” (seize the day; also means enjoy the day…pluck it when it’s ripe). It’s wise to heed the phrase “Caveat emptor”, which means let the buyer beware. We’ve all been in an “In camera” (private chamber) meeting to discuss the “Status quo” (current state of affairs) and make sure we’re on “Terra firma” (firm ground).  It is “defacto” (in reality), “Modus operendi” ( the mode of operating) for most Boards of Directors. I see by the clock that “Tempus fugit” (time flees) so “Ipso facto” (by that very fact) before you say ‘Quo vadis” (where are you going), I will simply say, “Veni vidi vici” (I came; I saw; I conquered) and depart before this becomes “Ad absurdum” (to the point of absurdity). Have a great friday and remember, “Non illegitimus carborundum”.