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Veritas Aequitas

gracie-chan
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Posted on May 22, 2008, 10:50 am

Whilst comtemplated my favourite words in the English language (Appalling, i know), someone reminded of the "Veritas et Aequitas", which is latin for Truth and Justice. I don't beleive it, but like the idea of it. So my question is this:

Is it weird to want a tattoo of something you don't believe in?
Did you immediately think "Oh, gracie's Catholic."?

I was thinking one word below each bum cheek Sticking out tongue

`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my chamber door -
Only this, and nothing more.'

look for gracie at AmeCon 08 Laughing out loud

Alka
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Posted on May 24, 2008, 5:06 pm

I immediately thought of that film tbh, that film...erm, what's it called.
Boondock Saints? It might not be that film actually, or any film, but whatevs.

I'm gonna stay eighteen forever
So we can stay like this forever
And we'll never miss a party
Cos we keep them going constantly

Alka
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Posted on May 24, 2008, 5:07 pm

Edit (but not an edit):

No, I was right, tis The Boondock Saints. Veritas Aequitas.

I'm gonna stay eighteen forever
So we can stay like this forever
And we'll never miss a party
Cos we keep them going constantly

gracie-chan
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Posted on May 25, 2008, 2:46 am

Yeah I was watching the other day with someone, which was why they reminded me of it. It's a relative common Catholic tattoo for brothers (in arms) though, less so than the Sacred Heart, but still recognisably Catholic, which is one reason why I'm hesitating.

Conner and Murphy just have it quite obviously Sticking out tongue

`'Tis some visitor,' I muttered, `tapping at my chamber door -
Only this, and nothing more.'

look for gracie at AmeCon 08 Laughing out loud

Alka
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Posted on May 26, 2008, 7:18 am

Maybe it's just me that's Catholicism dense then lol!
I think you'd be OK with it to be honest.

I'm gonna stay eighteen forever
So we can stay like this forever
And we'll never miss a party
Cos we keep them going constantly

usaf_anders
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Posted on May 26, 2008, 10:13 am

haha... boondock saints was the first thing i thought of too. if you like the idea i say go for it.

"Si vis pacem, para bellum"

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josho
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Posted on May 27, 2008, 11:52 am

Got it Sticking out tongue

let me find pic....

but if you like the idea - go with it! For the record, I'm not catholic or religious in any sort. The literal translation of the words are where the meaning is held to me.

I say do it!