30+ Latin Quotes About Love With Their Translation

Deepthi Reddy
Dec 12, 2023 By Deepthi Reddy
Originally Published on Jan 11, 2021
Edited by Monisha Kochhar
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Latin was originated in the Italian peninsula and is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language.

Most beautifully spoken languages in the world trace back their roots to Latin. Though there are no native speakers of Latin nowadays, and it is considered a dead language, numerous scholars and church members speak it fluently.

No wonder many schools and universities continue to teach the beautiful Latin as it is nothing short of being marvelous. We want to present some lovable quotes from Latin. You can also read You and me quotes and [You are my everything quotes].

Best Love Quotes In Latin

The Latin words have wonderful expressions that people continue to use in their daily lives even today. Languages like French, Spanish, and Italian, which originated from Latin, are known as the 'Romance languages'. The Latin word for love is 'amare'. Following are Latin quotes that will show you what real love means.

1."Amor animi arbitrio sumitur, non ponitur."

Translation- We choose to love, we do not choose to cease loving.

– Syrus.

2.“Amantium irae amoris integratio est."

Translation - Lovers’ quarrels are the renewal of love.

—  Terentius, c. 185-159 BC, Roman comic playwright.

3.“O ego quam videor felix, immobile pectus Pectoris immoti semper amantis amans."

Translation -Then happy I, that love and am beloved, Where I may not remove nor be removed.”

—  Shakespeare.

4.“Omnia vincit amor, et nos cedamus amori."

Translation -Love conquers all things; let us yield to love.

Virgil.

Famous Latin Love Phrases

Love is beautiful, and there are a million ways to express love. Expressing love in Latin will add more romance to your approach and makes it unique and significant. Here are a few phrases and quotes about love in Latin and let your beloved feel all the more special.

5."Amor Omnia Vincit"

Translation -Love conquers all.

– Virgil, Eclogues X.

6.“Amor est vitae essentia."

Translation - Love is the essence of life.

—  Robert B. Mackay.

7.“Nescit amor habere modum."

Translation - Love does not know how to keep within bounds.

—  Propertius.

8."Semper Fidelis."

Translation - Always faithful.

-Unknown*.

9."Si vis amari, ama"

Translation -If you wish to be loved, love.

—  Seneca, 4 AD-65 AD, Roman philosopher.

10.“Quos amor verus tenuit, tenebit."

Translation - True love will hold on to those whom it has held.

―Seneca.

11.“Qui amat, tamen hercle si seurit, nullum esurit."

Translation - He that's in love, for sure, even if he is hungry, isn't hungry at all”

-Plautus.

Memorable Latin Proverbs

Latin is one of the ancient languages in the world. It has contributed numerous words to the English language. We have listed down a few good Latin sayings and famous Latin phrases.

12."Carpe diem, quam minimum credula poster."

Translation - Seize the day, put very little trust in tomorrow.

-Horace.

13.“Amore et melle et felle est fecundissimus"

Translation  - Love is the most fruitful both in honey and in gall.

- Plautus.

14."Pars magna bonitatis est velle fieri bonum."

Translation -Much of goodness consists in wanting to be good.

– Seneca.

15."Exigo a me non ut optimis par sim sed ut malis melior."

Translation - I require myself not to be equal to the best, but to be better than the bad.

– Seneca.

16."Vincit omnia veritas."

Translation - Truth conquers all things.

-Unknown*.

17.“Amans iratus multa mentitur"

Translation - An angry lover tells himself many lies.

-Publilius Syrus.

18."Optimum est pati quod emendare non possis."

Translation -It is best to endure what you cannot change.

– Seneca.

19."Acceptissima semper munera sunt, auctor quae pretiosa facit."

Translation - Those gifts are always the most acceptable which our love for the donor makes precious.

-Unknown*.

20."Homo sine amore vivere nequit"

Translation - A man without love cannot live.

-Unknown*.

21.“Ama tanquam osurus. Oderis tamquam amaturus."

Translation- Love as though you might hate. Hate as though you might love.

-Unknown*.

22."Ignis aurum proat, miseria fortes viros."

Translation - Fire provides proof of gold; misery, proof of strong men.

Ovid.

23."Vitiis nemo sine nascitur."

Translation - No one is born without faults.

– Horace.

24."Dum vivimus, vivamus."

Translation - While we live, let us really live.

-Unknown*.

Latin Quotes About Love Lost

As romantic and beautiful as it sounds, love gives a life lesson when it fades away. It can be heartbreaking, and for a moment, we feel nothing can help us get back. We have listed down some love lost quotes for you.

25."Aequam servare mentem"

Translation -Keep the mind calm.

– Horace.

26.“amantium iræ amoris redintegratio est"

Translation - The quarrels of lovers are the renewal of love.

- Terence.

27.“Amare et sapere vix deo conceditur"

Translation - Even a god finds it hard to love and be wise at the same time.

—  Publilius Syrus and Laberius.

28."Ab alio expectes alteri quod feceris"

Translation -Expect to receive such treatment as you have given.

– Syrus.

29.“Ammor magnus doctor est."

Translation - Love is a great teacher.

―Saint Augustine of Hippo.

30."Latet enim veritas, sed nihil pretiosius veritate."

Translation - Truth is hidden, but nothing is more beautiful than the truth.

-Unknown*.

31."Amor omnibus idem."

Translation - Love is the same for all.

—  Virgil.

Latin Quotes About Love and Pain

Love and pain often go together. Initially, though love is about joy and happiness, one cannot avoid pain sooner or later. Find below are a few insightful quotes about love and pain.

32.“Militat omnis amans."

Translation - Every lover is a soldier. Love is warfare.

—  Ovid, Amorum.

33.“Amoris vulnus idem sanat qui facit."

Translation - Love’s wounds are cured by love itself.

-Publilius Syrus.

34."Perfer et obdura, dolor hic tibi proderit olim."

Translation -Be strong and endure, someday this pain will be useful to you.

– Ovid.

35.“Nunc scio quid sit Amor."

Translation - Now I know what Love is.

—  Virgil.

36."Sic ego nec sine te nec tecum vivere possum."

Translation -So I can’t live either without you or with you.

-Unknown*.

37."Facilius est vitae risus"

Translation - Life is easier with a smile.

-Unknown*.

38."Felix, qui potuit rerum cognoscere causas."

Translation - Fortunate, who was able to know the causes of things.

—  Virgil.

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Here at Kidadl, we have carefully created lots of interesting family-friendly quotes for everyone to enjoy! If you liked our suggestions for Latin Quotes About Love With Their Translation then why not take a look at [You are my forever quotes], or Unexpected Love quotes.

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Written by Deepthi Reddy

Master of Business Administration

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Deepthi ReddyMaster of Business Administration

With an MBA under her belt, Deepthi has discovered her true calling in content writing. Her writing repertoire is diverse, covering travel, movies, pet care, parenting, animals and birds, and more. Her joy of learning and creating has helped her craft well-written and engaging articles. When she isn't writing, Deepthi enjoys exploring new cultures, trying different foods, and spending quality time with her two children aged 7 and 12.

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