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(only if you're a Christian, I am not but I think that if you are you might like it) 'Do what you do', in the sense of 'Do well what you do', 'Do well in whatever you do' or 'Be serious in what you do'ĭeo Vindice. The real EB phrase however should be 'Quisque est barbarus alii' if I am not wrong.Īnyway, here are a lot of Latin proverbs: It can be a great conversation starter and can be an excellent expression of emotion or intellectual depth. In short, don't make it something you'll regret. This, for me, honors my fellow service members who gave their lives in battle, but also reminds me that war will always be with us in this world.

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On my right shoulder, back side I have 'Dulce et Decorum est Pro Patria Mori' (It is a sweet and seemly thing to give one's life for one's country) in a ribbon above a soldier's memorial (boots, inverted rifle, dog tags, helmet) with another ribbon saying 'Mortui Tantum Terminem Belli Viderunt' (Only the dead have seen the end of war). It was bad ass when I got it and it still is because who wants to mess with a 6'4' 250 lb guy with bullets tattooed on him, you know? Unfortunately, at work or company events outside of work I must always wear long sleeves to hide it because it is 'unprofessional'.Īs far as what phrase you choose, again, make it meaningful. 50 cal machine gun bullets linked around it (every 5th one a tracer round, of course). What may be 'sweet' now, may harm you financially in the future.Īs a former Marine tanker I have a sabot round tatooed on my left forearm from my elbow to my wrist with. Also, the placement of it is important as well, as you may be disqualified from some jobs because employers will require a certain dress code/appearance. Interesting idea, the Latin/Greek tat.Īs one who has tattoos, I do suggest that you make it meaningful to yourself because you will most likely have this for the rest of your life. In all other cases, you want to stay mainstream-compatible! But then she would be wearing a corinthian helmet and thus could not see the tattoo anyway. Unless you get insanely lucky and find one who is actually into this kind of thing. very bookish, very military-historian - but not very sexy. The day will come when you want to do something private with a female and you don't want to be worried that she'll laugh at - or worse - be turned off by the tattoo. I would not get myself a latin phrase unless it is a true wisdom that is also applicable (and not strictly negative) to romance and stylish hotel rooms and other things of female interest (hey don't call me a sexist, just going by empiric experience here and there are always exceptions of course). But only do that if you have already served as a real soldier. 'SPQR' on your shoulder, right where the national flag is placed on modern uniforms, *scurries away before satalexton impales me on a doru*īah, no - go with something simple and stylish, if a bit *aggressive*:

Because really, we cannot tell you what you like.

#LATIN TRANSLATION ROMA INVICTA FULL#

Also, what about 'Virtus et Honor' (strength and honour)? Finally, if you really want to find somethign interesting, follow this () Wikipedia link which has innumerable pages full of Latin phrases, from which you can select a one that would suit your tastes. :juggle2: I do not know if you are the same.

Right now you may think it is all swell and dandy, but in ten years you are going to regret that day.īut if you are so hell-bent on getting one, then may I suggest Roma Victrix or Roma Invicta (Rome the victorious or Rome, the unconquered/able? That is what I would do. How old are you, if I may inquire? Because one hears the same story with just about every person who gets a tattoo in a visible place. Alright, sorry to be such an arse, but I beg you to reconsider, if it is a permanent tattoo as you seem to suggest.

Latin translation roma invicta