LATIN DICTIONARYLexicon Latīnum

CORPUS

rule the body, do not serve it

Nēmō līber est quī corporī servit.

No one is free who is a slave to his body.
A calm, self-controlled ancient Roman man at a modest table raising his hand to decline a tray of rich food and wine offered by a servant, choosing moderation, dignified

FĀBELLA

Corpus semper aliquid poscit: cibum, vīnum, somnum, voluptātem. “Dā mihi!” semper clāmat.

  • aliquid something
  • somnus sleep
  • dā give!
  • mihi to me
  • clāmat shouts