Veni, Vidi, Vici: Conquer Your Enemies and Impress Your Friends with Everyday Latin

Sound Smarter, Look Better, and Live Longer with Everyday Latin.Veni, Vidi, Vici is a treasure trove of more than 1,000 Latin words and phrases to help you intelligently insult adversaries, compliment lovers, or comment on anything at all. Each entry is accompanied by a direct translation, classical pronunciation, and witty exploration of the real meaning. As entertaining as it is informative, this updated edition of Eugene Ehrlich's classic guide includes a new introduction and updated explanations alongside timeless wisdom on such topics as: Political strategy: "Audacter calumniare semper aliquid haeret" ("Slander boldly, something always sticks.") Tough economic times: "Corpus valet sed aegrotat crumena" ("What good is health if you can't afford to enjoy it?") The art of flattery: "Dea certe" ("Assuredly a goddess.") Love and heartbreak: "Militiae species amor est" ("Love is a kind of military service.") Et plura! ("And more!")