Greeks speak with their tongues; Romans with their hearts.

Latin translation: Graeci linguis loquuntur, Romani cordibus.

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English term or phrase:Greeks speak with their tongues; Romans with their hearts.
Latin translation:Graeci linguis loquuntur, Romani cordibus.
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11:33 Dec 1, 2021
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English term or phrase: Greeks speak with their tongues; Romans with their hearts.
Hi
What is the Latin original of this Cato quote, please? Like the other quote, I can't find it anywhere.
"Greeks speak with their tongues; Romans with their hearts."
Any hints as to good sites with Latin quotations most welcome!
Best Wishes
Simon
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Graeci linguis loquuntur, Romani cordibus.
Explanation:
For 'cordibus' you may use 'animis', although 'cordibus' is preferable because it refers to the organ but is used metaphorically.
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greeks speak with their tongues; romans with their hearts.
Graeci linguis loquuntur, Romani cordibus.


Explanation:
For 'cordibus' you may use 'animis', although 'cordibus' is preferable because it refers to the organ but is used metaphorically.

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