Wounded But Not Conquered: Latin Phrase of the Day

Ah, today I have found another great phrase that depicts the soul of a courageous person.  Often times in life, we find ourselves having to face troublesome situations.  Maybe you have a big project at work that is beating you up.  Maybe you were actually beat up!  Or you may have had a health problem, or lost something you love.  This phrase can inspire courage:

vulneratus non victus
wuul-neh-RAH-tuus nohn WIH-ktuus
bloodied but unbowed

Again, this comes from the book Amo, Amas, Amat and More.  The explanation given from the author is: 'Literally "wounded but not conquered."'

If we can just look forward with an eye of faith, we too can feel unconquered.  I remember long ago when I served an LDS mission, at the beginning I felt homesick.  I was wandering in a land that was so different from home.  I was hesitant, and worried.  However, I was not conquered by the fear.  I had made up my mind that I would not give in.  Although I had many things I was concerned about, none of that was going to make me give up.  And I didn't.

I would encourage anyone reading this, that in your righteous and good and wholesome causes, never be conquered by that which might hold you back.  Good wins over evil.

Til next time, valete!
Jonny