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Dum Spiro Spero

Dum spiro spero, which translates to "While I breathe, I hope". At some point, it also became the motto of the town of St Andrews, Scotland, and is visible on heraldry around the town from the mid-19th century onwards.
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5 comments

Annemarie said:

what a beautiful image

Have a serene week:)
12 months ago ( translate )

©UdoSm said:

This is probably where the saying in use today comes from: "Hope dies last"...
12 months ago

Rosalyn Hilborne said:

An interesting picture and information Amelia.
12 months ago ( translate )

tiabunna said:

An interesting image, Amelia. Very glad you gave the translation, I was struggling with my (long ago) high school Latin! :-)
12 months ago

Joe, Son of the Rock said:

A wonderful visual representation, Amelia, that shows our national saint was crucified on an 'X'-shaped cross. Best wishes, Joe
12 months ago