Latin Proverbs, Mottoes, Phrases, and Words: Group V

Left.

This term is used to indicate a left-hand page of a book, the full Latin phrase being verso folio; literally, "the page being turned".

Against.

Your cause is totally (completely) ours.

Also, "We support your cause completely." Motto of The American Classical League, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, USA.

Routes or Roman roads.

In a friendly way.

The Appian Way.

It goes from Rome to Brindisi (ancient name Brundisium).

Translation: "The way of the Cross."

The Stations of the Cross, a devotion performed in succession in front of each of fourteen representations of episodes in the Passion of Christ.

Translation: "The way of the Cross is the way to the light."

1. The road of pain, sadness, or sorrow: The Via Dolorosa was the road that Jesus followed on the way to His crucifixion, therefore a succession of painful experiences one may go through for the benefit of others.
2. A distressing or painful journey or process: The severe winter made traveling and living via dolorosa for many people.
3. A difficult course or experience: The lexicographer was proceeding via dolorosa in his efforts to improve and to revolutionize the contents of his on-line dictionary for the users of the world.

4. Etymology: from Latin via dolorosa; literally, "painful path" or "painful way"; Latin via, "road" + dolorosa, "sorrowful".

The Milky Way.

The middle way.

The moderate course of action between two extremes.

The name is given, in particular, to the High Anglican doctrine of the Caroline divines, revived by the Tractarians (1833-43), and thought to be at once the middle and true course between pure Protestantism and "the errors of Rome" (The Roman Cathkolic Church).

An ancient Roman road which had large blocks of stones with two lanes: "The Via militaris was constructed in order to provide more efficient means for the overland movement of Roman armies, officials, and civilians."

Translation: "The beaten path is the safest path."

Translation: "The beaten path, the safe path."

The way, the truth, and the life.

Motto of Felician College, Chicago, Illinois, USA.