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Ignis natura renovatur integra (INRI).
Through fire nature is reborn whole,
as when a forest burns down, the ash facilitates new growth. Ignorantia legis non excusat.
Ignorance of the law is no excuse. Ignoti nulla cupido.
The unknown does not tempt. In cauda venenum.
The poison is in the tail (as in a scorpion). In dubio pro reo.
When in doubt, favor the accused. (Corpus Juris Civilis). Is fecit, cui prodest.
"Done by the one who profits from it." Incredible dictu.
Incredible to say. In flagrante delicto.
In flaming crime. Refers to being caught “red-handed.” Infinitus est numerus stultorum.
Infinite is the number of fools. (Bible, Ecclesiastes 1:15). In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas
In necessary things, unity; in doubtful things, liberty; in all things, charity (love).
A theological saying referring to doctrinal matters. In omnia paratus.
Ready for all things. In vino veritas.
Wine reveals the truth. Inter arma enim silent leges (Musae).
"During wars laws" (or "arts") "are silent." Cicero, Oratio Pro Annio Milone (IV) Iurare in verba magistri.
Swear by the words of the teacher. Ira furor brevis est.
"Anger is brief insanity" (Horace, epistles I, 2, 62). Iunctis viribus.
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