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
Four years hence, we shall all meet in London, Deo volente, and we'll be able to compare the education of Ireland with the education of England.
From Changing Winds A Novel by Ervine, St. John G. (St. John Greer)
I suppose I ought to say Deo volente.
From Uncle Max by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
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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