Does "Ad astra per aspera" really mean "to the stars through difficulty", or am I mistaken?
A Anonymous Guest Nov 14, 2007 #1 Does "Ad astra per aspera" really mean "to the stars through difficulty", or am I mistaken?
Q QMF Civis Illustris Civis Illustris Location: Virginia, US Nov 14, 2007 #2 It can be (and usually is) translated as such; it literally means "to the stars through harsh things."
It can be (and usually is) translated as such; it literally means "to the stars through harsh things."
L LDV Civis Illustris Civis Illustris Location: Zagrabia,Croatia Nov 14, 2007 #3 It sounds better (to me)er aspera ad astra ,it easier to pronounce.
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er aspera ad astra ,it easier to pronounce.