Friday, January 20, 2012

Nihil Decentius

Here is today's emblem and distich by Joachim Camerarius, 2:6. The trait of a noble right-hand is expressed by the lion, while prudence is expressed by the snake. Combined, they make a formidable creature!

Nihil Decentius
Provida magnanimae si adsit prudentia dextrae,
Dic mihi quae rerum pulchrior esse queat?




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