Deo volente
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"I am here sailing and swimming and laying up a store of health and strength to carry me on, Deo volente, through the hot late summer of Florence."
From Charles Lever, His Life in His Letters, Vol. II by Downey, Edmund
In John's locket was engraved, "In fortis vinces"; in Hamilton's, "Deo volente"; and in Hannibal's, "Carpe diem."
From Aladdin O'Brien by Morris, Gouverneur
"I shall not fail, Deo volente," said he.—"I have occupied the place on her right hand at these monster tea-drinkings for the last six years," he proceeded, turning to Miss Keeldar.
From Shirley by Brontë, Charlotte
My System der Volkswirthschaft shall, Deo volente, be completed in four parts.
From Principles Of Political Economy by Lalor, John J. (John Joseph)
Man of many snipes, I will sup with thee, Deo volente et diabolo nolente, on Monday night the 5th of January, in the new year, and crush a cup to the infant century.
From The Works of Charles and Mary Lamb — Volume 5 The Letters of Charles and Mary Lamb, 1796-1820 by Lucas, E. V. (Edward Verrall)
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