If you want peace, prepare for war. Translation and meaning of SI VIS PACEM, PARA BELLUM in English and Russian languages

Si vis pacem, para bellum (Latin: “if you want peace, prepare for war”) is a Latin phrase whose authorship is attributed to the Roman historian Cornelius Nepos (94 24 BC) (biography of the Theban commander of the 4th century BC Epaminondas) . According to others... ... Wikipedia

From Latin: Si vispacem, para bellum (si vis pacem, para bellum). The author of the expression was the Roman historian Cornelius Jepotus (94-24 BC), who used it in his biography of the Theban commander of the 4th century. BC e. Epaminondas. Already in the era... ... Dictionary of popular words and expressions

If you want peace, prepare for war. Wed. Chi la pace non vuol, la guerra s'abbia. Tasso. Gerusalemme liberata. 2, 88. Wed. Si vis pacem, para bellum. Wed. Paritur pax bello. Corn. Nepos. Epamin. 5, 4. Wed. Suspicienda quidem bella sunt ob eam causam… Michelson's Large Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary (original spelling)

Wed. Chi la pace non vuol, la guerra s abbia. Tasso. Gerusalemme liberata. 2, 88. Wed. Si vis pacem, para bellum. Wed. Paritur pax bello. Corn. Nepos. Epamin. 5, 4. Wed. Suspicienda quidem bella sunt ob eam causam ut sine injuria in pace vivatur. Cic...

If you want peace, prepare for war- wing. sl. This expression is often quoted in Latin form: “Si vis pacem, para bellum”, belongs to the Roman historian Cornelius Nepos (94 24 BC) and is found in the biography of the Theban commander of the 4th century. BC e. Epaminondas. Similar... ... Universal additional practical explanatory dictionary I. Mostitsky

- (apt translation word) Wed. Si vis pacem, para bellum. If you want peace, prepare for war. Wed. Qui desiderai pacem, praeparet bellum. Vegetius (late 4th century BC). Ep. rei militar. 3 prolog. Wed. Suscipienda quidem bella sunt ob eam causam, ut… Michelson's Large Explanatory and Phraseological Dictionary

- (Russian “if you want peace, prepare for war”) is a Latin phrase, the authorship of which is attributed to the Roman historian Cornelius Nepos (94 24 BC) (biography of the Theban commander of the 4th century BC Epaminondas).... ... Wikipedia

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Many catchphrases of the great ancient historians, followers of philosophy and scientists are quite relevant at any time and especially now. What thoughts did our predecessors leave us as a legacy? And what are they telling us? This is what we will try to find out in this article.

God and development

"Amor omnia vincit!"- Love conquers everything!

Aren't the people of antiquity right when they pointed out in a world where vices and temptations clouded the minds of many? They knew what many religions and teachings are now cultivating - that love can save you from any trouble, adversity and fear.

Or another one: "Deus ipse se fecit" - God created himself. This is a great phrase that applies not only to thinking about the transcendent. In this phrase we feel the emphasis on the fact that each person must strive for development himself, showing perseverance and due patience. Thus, talking about the infinity of the Universe, about the manifestations of the Divine essence in all living things and in ourselves, we are confirmed in the belief that through development and self-improvement we can achieve more than we can imagine.

Catchphrases with translation

The great minds of antiquity left us endless wealth embedded in short phrases, the meanings of which we can comprehend endlessly. Particularly rich in this regard Ancient Greece and the Roman Empire, whose primary language was Latin. We will look at the catchphrases of these countries below.

"Audi, multa, loquere pauca" - " Listen a lot, talk a little." This truth has been known from time immemorial, because it is often told to us when they warn against the dangers of a chatty tongue. It finds another application, of course, in teaching.
"Ab altero expectes, alteri quod feceris"- “Expect from another what you did to another.” Listening to this phrase, used in ancient times, we are sensitive to our surroundings, attentive and caring to our loved ones, and kind to all people.
"Equus Troianus"- A very ancient, but well-known allegory based on films and books, symbolizing an insidious gift that led to the death of an entire city.
"Est avis in dextra, melior quam quattuor extra"- “Better is a bird in the hand than a pie in the sky.” With this phrase, the ancient Romans meant that skill is the key to a calm and happy life.
"Si vis pacem, para bellum" - “If you want peace, prepare for war.” This phrase is especially relevant for the present time, so we will look at it in more detail below.

"If you want peace, prepare for war"

Powerful defense and a large, well-trained army have at all times been the key to a quiet life and prosperity of any country. This is precisely the meaning laid down by the ancient Roman historian Cornelius Nepos (94-24 BC), who used it in describing the life of the great military leader Epaminondas, who lived in the 6th century

“If you want peace, prepare for war,” oddly enough, but today this phrase is very, very relevant, especially for our country, because the acute economic situation forces the heads of state and everyone around them to look warily at their neighbors in Europe and the USA, looking out in their ranks for enemies and war starters. The twentieth century saw two world wars and one cold war, and all this for such short time. Do we need other evidence that the world does not change until people change - the responsibility of those people who exercise power is especially great. After all, each subsequent war was bloodier than the last, what will happen next?

What do ancient people want to tell us?

"Eventus docet"“An event teaches,” the ancient philosophers told us, and they were certainly right in this. But do they teach us modern people, past events? Will he allow world government big sacrifices?

By the way, this saying was also given to us by Latin. The ancient Romans used catchphrases, especially “If you want peace, prepare for war,” quite often. As sad as it is, world rule has not changed since then and still feeds this mood among the masses. This phrase emphasizes their worldview and morality, and justifies the measures of their rule, where sometimes one word can indicate the fate of millions of people. “Everyone should mind his own business,” ancient thinkers tell us through space and time. So they advise us to do our job even more diligently - to tell the truth, to reveal it from the depths and bring it to people, teaching them to live in truth, in truth, in light.

“Let there be light!”

Knowledge is the true light given to us from above, and only by spreading it, we make the world lighter and brighter. - what makes life better. Each person needs experience to move him along the ladder of development higher and higher to God, the Absolute, Brahman, the Universe.

But what does the modern world and the capitalism that rules it teach us? But it is better to end this little article in the same manner as we began - catchphrases antiquity, it would be more correct, because:

"Gutta cavat lapidem" -"A drop wears away a stone." This thought teaches us patience, because time is the only factor that can influence the most global events. There is an addition to this phrase - “Gutta cavat lapidem non vi, sed saepe cadendo”, which says that water wears away a stone not by force, but by the frequency of its fall. This idea applies to any event, movement, or even workout.
"Feci quod potui, faciant meliora potentes"- “I did everything I could, whoever can, let him do better.” A good idea that will complete this improvisation.

Georg Luger

In 1902, the German government announced a competition to rearm its army. Eight samples were presented to the strict German commission; testing lasted two years, during which time some of the presented samples managed to undergo modernization. Luger, for example, redesigned the cartridge, the cartridge case became cylindrical, and the barrel caliber was expanded to 9 mm.

At the same time, the pistol received the sonorous name “Parabellum”, and the new cartridge received the same name. In 1904, the naval commission chose a modernized model of the 9 mm Luger pistol. Officially it was called “9x19 mm Borchardt-Luger pistol, naval model 1904.” The barrel length of this Luger pistol model was 150 mm.

The pistol received its “classic form” in 1906. The barrel length is 100 mm, the automatic safety has been moved downwards, and the mechanisms have been slightly modified. This particular model of pistol is called “classic Luger” in America, and “Parabellum” in Europe.

In August 1908, the 9 mm Borchardt-Luger pistol called "R.08" was adopted as a service model of short-barreled weapons in the German army.

Also, especially for the crews of field artillery guns and non-commissioned officers of machine gun teams, an extended “Parabellum” was created with a barrel length of 200 mm and a sector sight for shooting up to 800 m. The kit included a wooden holster-butt. Lange P.08 ("Long R.08") was put into service military units Prussia, Saxony and Württemberg in 1913.

The pistol turned out to be really successful. All delays that occurred during firing were mainly due to the fault of low-quality ammunition. Good choice The tilt of the handle ensured excellent combat accuracy. Shooting from the R.08 pistol is effective at approximately a distance of up to 125 m, but is most effective at a distance of up to 50 m.

"Parabellum" began its victorious march across countries and continents. Orders poured in like from a cornucopia - Russia, Brazil, Bulgaria... America again purchased a decent batch of pistols for military testing. Several weapons companies from different countries bought a license to produce a pistol. The production of “commercial samples” has increased.

The outbreak of the First World War required a huge number of pistols. German tactics“breaking enemy defenses” with the help of assault groups also required weapons for warfare in enemy trenches under conditions of high density of fire. Convenient, quickly reloading and lightweight, the “long Parabellums” with 32-round round magazines (Model P.17) were ideal. At the same time, “silent” versions of pistols with a silencer were developed. In the ten years between 1908 and 1918, approximately 1.8 million R.08 units were produced.

Latin is the noblest language in existence. Maybe because he's dead? Knowing Latin is not a utilitarian skill, it is a luxury. You won’t be able to speak it, but you won’t be able to shine in society... There is no language that helps so much to make an impression!

1. Scio me nihil scire
[scio me nihil scire]

“I know that I know nothing,” according to Plato, this is what Socrates said about himself. And he explained this idea: people usually believe that they know something, but it turns out that they know nothing. Thus, it turns out that, knowing about my ignorance, I know more than everyone else. A phrase for those who like to fog up and reflective people.

2. Cogito ergo sum
[kogito, ergo sum]

“I think, therefore I am” is the philosophical statement of Rene Descartes, a fundamental element of Western rationalism of the New Age.

“Cogito ergo sum” is not the only formulation of Descartes’ idea. More precisely, the phrase sounds like “Dubito ergo cogito, cogito ergo sum” - “I doubt, therefore I think; I think, therefore I exist.” Doubt is, according to Descartes, one of the modes of thinking. Therefore, the phrase can also be translated as “I doubt, therefore I exist.”

3. Omnia mea mecum portо
[omnia mea mekum porto]

“I carry everything I have with me.” Roman historians say that during the days of the Persian conquest of the Greek city of Priene, the sage Bias calmly walked lightly behind a crowd of fugitives who were barely carrying heavy property. When they asked him where his things were, he grinned and said: “I always carry everything I have with me.” He spoke Greek, but these words have come down to us in a Latin translation.

It turned out, historians add, that he was a real sage; On the way, all the refugees lost their goods, and soon Biant fed them with the gifts that he received, conducting instructive conversations with their inhabitants in cities and villages.

This means that a person’s inner wealth, his knowledge and intelligence are more important and valuable than any property.

4. Dum spiro, spero
[dum spiro, spero]

By the way, this phrase is also the slogan of the underwater special forces - combat swimmers of the Russian Navy.

5. Errare humanum est
[errare humanum est]

“To err is human” is an aphorism by Seneca the Elder. In fact, this is just part of an aphorism, the whole thing goes like this: “Errare humanum est, stultum est in errore perseverare” - “It is human nature to make mistakes, but it is stupid to persist in your mistakes.”

6. O tempora! Oh more!
[o tempora, o mores]

“Oh times! Oh morals! - the most famous expression of Cicero from the “First Speech against Catiline”, which is considered the pinnacle of Roman oratory. Revealing the details of the conspiracy at a meeting of the Senate, Cicero with this phrase expresses indignation both at the impudence of the conspirator, who dared to appear in the Senate as if nothing had happened, and at the inaction of the authorities.

Usually the expression is used to state the decline of morals, condemning an entire generation. However, this expression may well become a funny joke.

7. In vino veritas, in aqua sanitas
[in wine veritas, in aqua sanitas]

“Truth is in wine, health is in water” - almost everyone knows the first part of the saying, but the second part is not so widely known.

8. Homo homini lupus est
[homo homini lupus est]

“Man is a wolf to man” is a proverbial expression from Plautus’s comedy “Donkeys.” Used when they want to say that human relations- this is sheer selfishness and hostility.

This phrase in Soviet era characterized the capitalist system, in contrast to which in the society of the builders of communism, man is a friend, comrade and brother to man.

9. Per aspera ad astra
[translated by aspera ed astra]

"Through thorns to the stars." The option “Ad astra per aspera” - “To the stars through thorns” is also used. Perhaps the most poetic Latin saying. Its authorship is attributed to Lucius Annaeus Seneca, an ancient Roman philosopher, poet and statesman.

10. Veni, vidi, vici
[veni, vidi, vichi]

“I came, I saw, I conquered” - this is what Gaius Julius Caesar wrote in a letter to his friend Amyntius about the victory over one of the Black Sea fortresses. According to Suetonius, these are the words that were written on the board that was carried during Caesar's triumph in honor of this victory.

11. Gaudeamus igitur
[gaudeamus igitur]

“So let us be merry” is the first line of the student anthem of all times. The anthem was created in the Middle Ages in Western Europe and contrary to church-ascetic morality, he praised life with its joys, youth and science. This song goes back to the genre of drinking songs of vagants - medieval wandering poets and singers, among whom were students.

12. Dura lex, sed lex
[stupid lex, sad lex]

There are two translations of this phrase: “The law is harsh, but it is the law” and “The law is the law.” Many people think that this phrase dates back to Roman times, but this is not true. The maxim dates back to the Middle Ages. In Roman law there was a flexible legal order that allowed the letter of the law to be softened.

13. Si vis pacem, para bellum
[se vis pakem para bellum]

14. Repetitio est mater studiorum
[repetitio est mater studiorum]

One of the most beloved proverbs by the Latins is also translated into Russian by the proverb “Repetition is the mother of learning.”

15. Amor tussisque non celantur
[amor tusiskwe non tselantur]

“You can’t hide love and a cough” - there are actually a lot of sayings about love in Latin, but this one seems to us the most touching. And relevant on the eve of autumn.

Fall in love, but be healthy!

War is a phenomenon that has occurred and is occurring throughout human history. Times change - weapons, combat tactics, etc. change, but the principle itself remains unchanged. People have always fought and will fight for natural resources, territory, power, religion, etc. Unfortunately, by their nature, wars are an ineradicable evil.

“If you want peace, prepare for war.” The meaning of this phrase

Knowing that any state can be attacked at any time, each country is trying to strengthen its defense capabilities in order to be able to resist the enemy if something happens. Thus it turns out that best way maintain peace on your territory - be strong, well armed and able to lead fighting by the state. Not everyone will decide to attack such a country, because the stronger the enemy, the less chance of victory.

States with great potential and rich natural resources, attach great importance to their defense capabilities. It was the rich countries that always aroused the envy of their “neighbors,” as well as the desire to seize tempting territory. Anyone who wanted to keep their lands to themselves had to be able to defend themselves.

Who said: “If you want peace, prepare for war”

The authorship of this expression is attributed to a Roman historian whose name was Cornelius Nepos. He used this saying in the biography of Epaminondas, the Theban commander. The phrase became widespread during antiquity.

The Roman writer Vegetius also used it in his work, only in a slightly modified form. In his work it sounded like this: “Whoever desires peace is preparing for war.”

The meaning of both phrases is that only reliable defense guarantees peace to any state. Powerful weapons and trained troops discourage attacks. Others, the same effective guarantees the world, unfortunately, does not exist.

The practical significance of the country's defense capability

“If you want peace, prepare for war” is a phrase that characterizes the basic principle of the defense capability of any state. Practical significance This principle can be described as follows:

the government's efforts in defense never wan;
financing of the country's defense capabilities is carefully planned;
troops are engaged in combat training, continuously train and exercise in military affairs;

the population of the country realizes the importance of strengthening the defense capability of the state and participates in various defense programs;
the situation abroad is carefully analyzed, namely the development of military affairs in countries near and far abroad.

The phrase “If you want peace, prepare for war” will always be relevant. It prescribes the basic principles of guaranteeing peace for any state at any time.

Conclusion

The expression “If you want peace, prepare for war,” in fact, can be applied not only to military operations and the country’s defense capability. IN peaceful life this phrase is also relevant. It can be compared with famous expression: “Forewarned is forearmed.” The point is that it is better to be prepared for any serious event. You never know what turn this or that business will take. You always need to be prepared for the worst so that, if necessary, you can adequately respond to an unfavorable scenario.

“If you want peace, prepare for war” - this means always be prepared for the worst. Then troubles will not take you by surprise. Even if nothing bad happens, precautions never hurt. Carefree people live well for the time being. And although you cannot protect yourself from everything, it is still better to be fully armed at least for those events that we can predict.