February 24th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Moribus antiquis res stat Romana virisque."

 February 24th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Moribus antiquis res stat Romana virisque."

"Moribus antiquis res stat Romana virisque."

"The Roman state stands by its ancient customs and heroes." (vir, translated "hero" here, is the Latin word for "man," but does also have the meaning of a heroic man, which is intended here).

~ Quintus Ennius (c. 239 - c, 169 B.C.E.), Annales, location uncertain

a.d. VI Kalendas Martias anno A.U.C. MMDCCLXXVI