Nec speres aliquid nec extimescas, exarmaueris impotentis iram; at quisquis trepidus pauet uel optat, quod non sit stabilis suique iuris, abiecit clipeum locoque motus nectit qua ualeat trahi catenam.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Do not fear or despise; restrain the angry weak, for anyone who trembles or wishes for instability will lose the shield of motion.
- In plain terms
- Avoid fear and hatred; instability leads to loss.
- What can you take from it?
- Stability protects you from losing control.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does fear weaken you?
- What is the 'shield' we should guard?
Another view
The wording is obscure and hard to parse.
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