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Translation - Latyn-Engels - Suae quisque vitae pictor est; artifex hujus...

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Suae quisque vitae pictor est; artifex hujus...
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Submitted by magicalpath
Source language: Latyn

Suae quisque vitae pictor est; artifex hujus operis est voluntas
Remarks about the translation
This is a Latin phrase from the book "Strength of Will" by E. Boyd Barrett. He is talking about a young Jesuit, John Berchmans, and saying he was very dedicated towards any goal he set himself. "In him the maxim was verified to the fullest: 'Suae quisque vitae pictor est; artifex hujus operis est voluntas.'"

Title
Everyone is the painter
Translation
Engels

Translated by Efylove
Target language: Engels

Everyone is the painter of his own life; will is the author of this work.
Laaste geakkrediteerde redigering deur lilian canale - 17 March 2009 15:49





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11 March 2009 19:03

lilian canale
Number of messages: 14972
Hi Efylove,

If "will" is a proper name it should be in caps.

11 March 2009 19:37

magicalpath
Number of messages: 3
Hi Lilian. Common usage doesn't generally capitalize the word "will" (voluntas), which makes it extremely confusing when there is other usages of "will" ("will you please consider this?" - for example). I tend to capitalize it to show it as an important human faculty, however it may then lead to confusion with the proper name Will (William). The joys of English. (Thanks to the translator, this is similar to another translation I received on another forum. I don't think I can 'accept' it yet as I think I need to be a member for 3 days.

11 March 2009 19:44

lilian canale
Number of messages: 14972
Hi magicalpath,
I think we can make that clear by using "willpower" instead of just "will".
What do you think?

12 March 2009 19:50

magicalpath
Number of messages: 3
Hi Lilian,

Your suggestion is good, however in this sense the "Will" is a human psychic faculty (by "psychic" I mean 'of the mind' rather than in the more general connotation of the work). In various type of philosophy and psychology the Will is a faculty that essentially turns 'thought' or 'desire' into action. For example: Think about raising your arm. Does it raise? (probably not). Now, actually raise it. This is one example of the Will in action. Will-power is the a force of the Will. Check out www.willproject.org if you want more information.

12 March 2009 20:09

lilian canale
Number of messages: 14972
OK then...let's keep it as it is