April 4th, 2023 Latin of the Day - "Res publica virum docet."
"Res publica virum docet."
"Public affairs teach a man." Res publica is notoriously difficult to translate, but here the intention seems to be "public matters" rather than "the State" or "the Republic." The language is definitely gendered, which is not surprising considering the ancient Roman experience - "teaches a man," where we might think "educates and adult person," or "teaches a human beng."
a.d. IV Nonas Apriles anno A.U.C. MMDCCLXXVI
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