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venia aetatis. pardon my age. the privilege of age sometimes granted a minor under Roman or civil law, entitling the minor to the rights and liabilities of a person of full age, and resembling emancipation of minors in modern law. venturis ventis. to the coming winds. Motto of Brasília, the capital of Brazil.
The Good Intentions Paving Company has a team of Andy Warhols who grind good-intentioned souls into pavement. "I was only sleeping with my husband's boss to advance his career", says one. [29] The figurative meaning of the phrase is a big part of the plot too, as several characters offer to help the two protagonists on the Road to Hell, but all ...
The phrase " God helps those who help themselves " is a motto that emphasizes the importance of self-initiative and agency. The phrase originated in ancient Greece as " the gods help those who help themselves " and may originally have been proverbial. It is illustrated by two of Aesop's Fables and a similar sentiment is found in ancient Greek ...
The Costco app is a game-changer for shoppers that not a lot of people are taking advantage of, according to our insider. First off, it makes shopping super convenient, letting you browse and buy ...
Thankfully, Lucinda allowed her owner to remove half the eggs out from under her. But let's just say that even after she managed to take the eggs, the woman was still reeling from dealing with her ...
23. “However bad life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. Where there's life, there's hope.” 24. “It matters if you just don't give up.”
No good deed goes unpunished. Thomas Aquinas contemplating deeds and punishment. The phrase " No good deed goes unpunished " is a sardonic commentary on the frequency with which acts of kindness backfire on those who offer them. In other words, those who help others are doomed to suffer as a result of their helpfulness.