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The motto for Concordia University Saint Paul (MN) reads:
"In litteris proficere volo, malo diligere Jesum."
The CSP website, magazine (Spring 2009), and various internet sources offer these translations—some literal and some interpretive:
-I wish to be proficient in academics, but even more I wish to know Jesus.
-It is good to pursue knowledge, better to know Jesus.
-Will Prosper in Academics and Be Diligent in Christ.
And even this interesting adaptation:
-Lord, give us joy in education especially knowing the love of Christ.
I'm having a hard time fitting "malo" into this, because everything I've found or learned relates it to bad or evil. I've tried my Cassell's, and the Latin Dictionary.
Is there a comparative or superlative at work (or play;) here, that I am not comprehending?
Any insight would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance.
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The motto for Concordia University Saint Paul (MN) reads:
"In litteris proficere volo, malo diligere Jesum."
The CSP website, magazine (Spring 2009), and various internet sources offer these translations—some literal and some interpretive:
-I wish to be proficient in academics, but even more I wish to know Jesus.
-It is good to pursue knowledge, better to know Jesus.
-Will Prosper in Academics and Be Diligent in Christ.
And even this interesting adaptation:
-Lord, give us joy in education especially knowing the love of Christ.
I'm having a hard time fitting "malo" into this, because everything I've found or learned relates it to bad or evil. I've tried my Cassell's, and the Latin Dictionary.
Is there a comparative or superlative at work (or play;) here, that I am not comprehending?
Any insight would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance.
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In your dictionary malo in the sense 'prefer' is listed as malle, the infinitive.<latindictionary.wikidot.com/search:site/q/malle>
– Hugh
1 hour ago
Yes, there it was right where you noted. I sailed right by it somehow. This is why it takes a village, and I will endeavor not to perform the function of said village's idiot henceforth! Thanks.
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The motto for Concordia University Saint Paul (MN) reads:
"In litteris proficere volo, malo diligere Jesum."
The CSP website, magazine (Spring 2009), and various internet sources offer these translations—some literal and some interpretive:
-I wish to be proficient in academics, but even more I wish to know Jesus.
-It is good to pursue knowledge, better to know Jesus.
-Will Prosper in Academics and Be Diligent in Christ.
And even this interesting adaptation:
-Lord, give us joy in education especially knowing the love of Christ.
I'm having a hard time fitting "malo" into this, because everything I've found or learned relates it to bad or evil. I've tried my Cassell's, and the Latin Dictionary.
Is there a comparative or superlative at work (or play;) here, that I am not comprehending?
Any insight would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance.
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The motto for Concordia University Saint Paul (MN) reads:
"In litteris proficere volo, malo diligere Jesum."
The CSP website, magazine (Spring 2009), and various internet sources offer these translations—some literal and some interpretive:
-I wish to be proficient in academics, but even more I wish to know Jesus.
-It is good to pursue knowledge, better to know Jesus.
-Will Prosper in Academics and Be Diligent in Christ.
And even this interesting adaptation:
-Lord, give us joy in education especially knowing the love of Christ.
I'm having a hard time fitting "malo" into this, because everything I've found or learned relates it to bad or evil. I've tried my Cassell's, and the Latin Dictionary.
Is there a comparative or superlative at work (or play;) here, that I am not comprehending?
Any insight would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance.
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In your dictionary malo in the sense 'prefer' is listed as malle, the infinitive.<latindictionary.wikidot.com/search:site/q/malle>
– Hugh
1 hour ago
Yes, there it was right where you noted. I sailed right by it somehow. This is why it takes a village, and I will endeavor not to perform the function of said village's idiot henceforth! Thanks.
– Verbiwhore
33 mins ago
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In your dictionary malo in the sense 'prefer' is listed as malle, the infinitive.<latindictionary.wikidot.com/search:site/q/malle>
– Hugh
1 hour ago
Yes, there it was right where you noted. I sailed right by it somehow. This is why it takes a village, and I will endeavor not to perform the function of said village's idiot henceforth! Thanks.
– Verbiwhore
33 mins ago
In your dictionary malo in the sense 'prefer' is listed as malle, the infinitive.<latindictionary.wikidot.com/search:site/q/malle>
– Hugh
1 hour ago
In your dictionary malo in the sense 'prefer' is listed as malle, the infinitive.<latindictionary.wikidot.com/search:site/q/malle>
– Hugh
1 hour ago
Yes, there it was right where you noted. I sailed right by it somehow. This is why it takes a village, and I will endeavor not to perform the function of said village's idiot henceforth! Thanks.
– Verbiwhore
33 mins ago
Yes, there it was right where you noted. I sailed right by it somehow. This is why it takes a village, and I will endeavor not to perform the function of said village's idiot henceforth! Thanks.
– Verbiwhore
33 mins ago
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malo here is the first-person singular active indicative form of malle, which means “I preferâ€Â. It has nothing to do with either malus “bad†(or, for that matter, malum “appleâ€Â). I believe that the verb is a contraction of maius “better†and velle “to wantâ€Â.
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Thank you, NRitH, for your answer. Please see disclaimer in my comment above. However, I wanted to let you know that I learned something else (beyond my momentary myopia when attempting a search this arvo) interesting from your post, namely the idea of the "contraction of maius 'better' and velle 'to want'" that I had not considered. Cheers!
– Verbiwhore
26 mins ago
@Verbiwhore like I said, that’s my guess as to its etymology, but I haven’t looked it up to confirm it.
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24 mins ago
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malo here is the first-person singular active indicative form of malle, which means “I preferâ€Â. It has nothing to do with either malus “bad†(or, for that matter, malum “appleâ€Â). I believe that the verb is a contraction of maius “better†and velle “to wantâ€Â.
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Thank you, NRitH, for your answer. Please see disclaimer in my comment above. However, I wanted to let you know that I learned something else (beyond my momentary myopia when attempting a search this arvo) interesting from your post, namely the idea of the "contraction of maius 'better' and velle 'to want'" that I had not considered. Cheers!
– Verbiwhore
26 mins ago
@Verbiwhore like I said, that’s my guess as to its etymology, but I haven’t looked it up to confirm it.
– NRitH
24 mins ago
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malo here is the first-person singular active indicative form of malle, which means “I preferâ€Â. It has nothing to do with either malus “bad†(or, for that matter, malum “appleâ€Â). I believe that the verb is a contraction of maius “better†and velle “to wantâ€Â.
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Thank you, NRitH, for your answer. Please see disclaimer in my comment above. However, I wanted to let you know that I learned something else (beyond my momentary myopia when attempting a search this arvo) interesting from your post, namely the idea of the "contraction of maius 'better' and velle 'to want'" that I had not considered. Cheers!
– Verbiwhore
26 mins ago
@Verbiwhore like I said, that’s my guess as to its etymology, but I haven’t looked it up to confirm it.
– NRitH
24 mins ago
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malo here is the first-person singular active indicative form of malle, which means “I preferâ€Â. It has nothing to do with either malus “bad†(or, for that matter, malum “appleâ€Â). I believe that the verb is a contraction of maius “better†and velle “to wantâ€Â.
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malo here is the first-person singular active indicative form of malle, which means “I preferâ€Â. It has nothing to do with either malus “bad†(or, for that matter, malum “appleâ€Â). I believe that the verb is a contraction of maius “better†and velle “to wantâ€Â.
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Thank you, NRitH, for your answer. Please see disclaimer in my comment above. However, I wanted to let you know that I learned something else (beyond my momentary myopia when attempting a search this arvo) interesting from your post, namely the idea of the "contraction of maius 'better' and velle 'to want'" that I had not considered. Cheers!
– Verbiwhore
26 mins ago
@Verbiwhore like I said, that’s my guess as to its etymology, but I haven’t looked it up to confirm it.
– NRitH
24 mins ago
add a comment |Â
Thank you, NRitH, for your answer. Please see disclaimer in my comment above. However, I wanted to let you know that I learned something else (beyond my momentary myopia when attempting a search this arvo) interesting from your post, namely the idea of the "contraction of maius 'better' and velle 'to want'" that I had not considered. Cheers!
– Verbiwhore
26 mins ago
@Verbiwhore like I said, that’s my guess as to its etymology, but I haven’t looked it up to confirm it.
– NRitH
24 mins ago
Thank you, NRitH, for your answer. Please see disclaimer in my comment above. However, I wanted to let you know that I learned something else (beyond my momentary myopia when attempting a search this arvo) interesting from your post, namely the idea of the "contraction of maius 'better' and velle 'to want'" that I had not considered. Cheers!
– Verbiwhore
26 mins ago
Thank you, NRitH, for your answer. Please see disclaimer in my comment above. However, I wanted to let you know that I learned something else (beyond my momentary myopia when attempting a search this arvo) interesting from your post, namely the idea of the "contraction of maius 'better' and velle 'to want'" that I had not considered. Cheers!
– Verbiwhore
26 mins ago
@Verbiwhore like I said, that’s my guess as to its etymology, but I haven’t looked it up to confirm it.
– NRitH
24 mins ago
@Verbiwhore like I said, that’s my guess as to its etymology, but I haven’t looked it up to confirm it.
– NRitH
24 mins ago
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In your dictionary malo in the sense 'prefer' is listed as malle, the infinitive.<latindictionary.wikidot.com/search:site/q/malle>
– Hugh
1 hour ago
Yes, there it was right where you noted. I sailed right by it somehow. This is why it takes a village, and I will endeavor not to perform the function of said village's idiot henceforth! Thanks.
– Verbiwhore
33 mins ago