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ne cede malis

nay kay-de MAW-lees

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yield not to adversity; do not yield to misfortune

1855Thomas BulfinchThe Age of FableNo. 14. Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito.—Virgil. Yield thou not to adversity, but press on the more bravely.—Virgil. 1921Romain RollandClerambaultThe letter was as follows: ' Tu ne cede malis, sed contra audentior ito .... 'You fight for us, and our hearts are with you. Pour out your troubles to us, and I will give you my hope, my strength, and my love. I am one who can act only through you.'

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