Half of a puzzle in latin

Discussion in 'Free Thoughts' started by draqon, Oct 28, 2009.

  1. draqon Banned Banned

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    My favorite life phrase which has been with me all my life is: per astera ad astrum

    The meaning of this phrase everyone/most know: through thorns to stars

    However, I learned recently that the other part close/dear to me stand by another latin phrase: Nemo me impune lacessit

    From translation it means: No one provokes me with impunity

    But what does that actually mean? I can't seem to understand the statement :shrug:
     
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  3. draqon Banned Banned

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    oh man...I think I understand the phrase now...and I don't like it.
     
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  5. Dywyddyr Penguinaciously duckalicious. Valued Senior Member

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    Favourite phrase but you can't even write it correctly.

    Per aspera ad astra.

    Effectively: don't mess with me or you'll regret it.
     
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  7. one_raven God is a Chinese Whisper Valued Senior Member

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    So you looked up impunity?
    Did you think it meant something like ragefulness?
     
  8. draqon Banned Banned

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    I thought impunity meant unkindness
     
  9. one_raven God is a Chinese Whisper Valued Senior Member

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    So you thought it meant that unkindness will not provoke a like response from you?
    I see why you liked that sentiment.
     
  10. John99 Banned Banned

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    no.
     
  11. Enmos Valued Senior Member

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    It means something like untouchable.
     
  12. one_raven God is a Chinese Whisper Valued Senior Member

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    Something like it.
    Exemption from punishment/loss/retribution for your actions.
     
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