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Your Favorite Roman Latin Quotes Maxims Mottos Sayings ?
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07-14-2008, 10:55 PM
If I take the meaning correctly, I think it equates to an English expression: "Those who would build castles in the air must keep their feet firmly on the ground". In other words, it's all very well dreaming up high-minded ideals, but you have to keep a grip on reality.
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Re: Your Favorite Roman Latin Quotes Maxims Mottos Sayings ? - by Carus Andiae - 07-14-2008, 10:55 PM
Re: - by Salvianus - 04-01-2009, 09:58 PM
Re: - by Salvianus - 04-27-2009, 11:32 PM
Re: Your Favorite Roman Latin Quotes Maxims Mottos Sayings ? - by Rachel Folton - 04-20-2012, 05:07 AM

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