Translated: 'to the stars through difficulties'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This is a direct translation of the previous Latin phrase, confirming the meaning of overcoming difficulties to reach high places.
- In plain terms
- This phrase means reaching stars by going through hard times.
- What can you take from it?
- Translate idioms to ensure understanding.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why is translation important?
- How do idioms convey meaning?
Another view
It is redundant if the original phrase is already explained.
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