Help with a motto?

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artpro
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Help with a motto?

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Hello: I just posted my intro on the Open Board, so I hope it is OK if I ask a question.

I am working on an awards logo for a not for profit organization and I am suggesting a motto of "Truly With Praise". The best Latin translation I can come up with is "Vere Cum Laude". Would anyone kindly be able to confirm this is an accurate translation, or suggest a better one if not?

Thank you for any help in advance!

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thesaurus
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Re: Help with a motto?

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"Vere cum laude" literally means "truly with praise," so I'd say you're alright there. I'm not expert on Latin composition, so I can't suggest a better version off hand.
Horae quidem cedunt et dies et menses et anni, nec praeteritum tempus umquam revertitur nec quid sequatur sciri potest. Quod cuique temporis ad vivendum datur, eo debet esse contentus. --Cicero, De Senectute

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