More Quotes about Latin

I’ll lead with my current favorite of these gems I’ve recently uncovered:

Love that one! What a shame the study of Latin has fallen out of popularity in the British isles compared to what it once was, and more importantly, may England be Catholic again very soon!

Speaking of Latin and the British, here is a bona-fide Englishman (no idea if Catholic or not!), in 2014, on the Latin language:

That is doubly true for Catholics! Now here is Dr. Senior again, encouraging Classicists (those few that there may be today) to teach from more than just ancient Roman writings:

I originally studied Classical Latin, and loved it, but now I would never dream of spending my time primarily with that time period. I am 100% an enthusiastic Medievalist.

But I very much value what the Classicists have to say about the study of Latin–the Catholic “both/and” of course being operative here. For example I love this:

I have certainly found this to be true in my life! And here is another British Classicist, on this theme:

Yes again! I have found that to be true as well, and have found this as one of the chief rewards of Latin practice:

I came to (Classical) Latin in the middle of high school, and didn’t discover Catholic Tradition until my 30s, but late as all that was, I am very grateful that I now have both. And I have made sure my daughter has both from birth! So I loved what this Sister wrote about Catholics knowing Latin in her book from more than a century ago:

AMEN! Let’s get more Latin in Catholic homes and schools!

All of these quotes have re-inspired me to teach better, and to (hopefully) teach more. I love Latin, and I hope that all of you will continue your Latin studies with renewed enthusiasm!