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  2. Tempus fugit - Wikipedia

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    An example of the phrase as a sundial motto in Redu, Belgium.. Tempus fugit is typically employed as an admonition against sloth and procrastination (cf. carpe diem) rather than an argument for licentiousness (cf. "gather ye rosebuds while ye may"); the English form is often merely descriptive: "time flies like the wind", "time flies when you're having fun".

  3. List of Latin phrases (full) - Wikipedia

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    Said of someone who pleads cases for their own benefit; see List of Latin phrases (P) § pro domo: circa (c.) or (ca.) around: In the sense of "approximately" or "about". Usually used of a date. circulus in probando: circle made in testing [a premise] Circular reasoning. Similar term to circulus vitiosus. circulus vitiosus: vicious circle

  4. List of Latin phrases - Wikipedia

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    This is a list of Wikipedia articles of Latin phrases and their translation into English. To view all phrases on a single, lengthy document, see: List of Latin phrases (full) The list is also divided alphabetically into twenty pages:

  5. List of Latin phrases (I) - Wikipedia

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    This page is one of a series listing English translations of notable Latin phrases, such as veni, vidi, vici and et cetera. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as ancient Greek rhetoric and literature started centuries before the beginning of Latin literature in ancient Rome. [1] This list covers the letter I.

  6. Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana - Wikipedia

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    The expression is based on the proverb: "Time flies", a translation of the Latin Tempus fugit, where "fly" is to be taken in the sense of flee. An early example of a pun with the expression "Time flies" may be found in a 1930 issue of Boys' Life: Flies Around Scoutmaster: Time flies. Smart Tenderfoot: You can't. They go too fast. [3]

  7. 250 Best Quotes About Kids for Universal Children's Day - AOL

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    100. “Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” – Kay Redfield Jamison 101. “Children's games are hardly games.

  8. List of Latin phrases (T) - Wikipedia

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    This page is one of a series listing English translations of notable Latin phrases, such as veni, vidi, vici and et cetera. Some of the phrases are themselves translations of Greek phrases, as ancient Greek rhetoric and literature started centuries before the beginning of Latin literature in ancient Rome. [1] This list covers the letter T.

  9. These 56 witch quotes will leave everyone spellbound - AOL

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    Post one of these short witch quotes and sayings from movies and TV on Instagram for a magical Halloween. Go with something cute, funny or straight-up witchy. These 56 witch quotes will leave ...