Cum in omni fere litterarum studio dulce laboris lenimen et summum doloris solamen dum uiuitur insitum considerem, tum delectabilius et maioris praerogatiua claritatis historiarum splendorem amplectendum crediderim.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This Latin text praises history as a sweet relief from labor and the highest comfort during pain.
- In plain terms
- History brings joy and comfort during hard times.
- What can you take from it?
- Turn to history for comfort in difficult times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does history always comfort?
- Why is study joyful?
Another view
The archaic Latin style requires translation to be understood.
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