Deus vult

American  

[de-oos voolt] / ˈdɛ us ˈvult /

Latin.

1. God wills (it): cry of the Crusaders.

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Example Sentences

J. C., who inquires respecting the author of the oft-quoted saying, "Quem Deus vult perdere," is referred to our first Vol., pp.

From Notes and Queries, Number 52, October 26, 1850 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc by Bell, George

Quos Deus vult perdere, prius dementat was never more thoroughly exemplified, and the course pursued proves incontestably that Mr. Staunton possesses a certain kind of courage which does not stick at trifles.

From The Exploits and Triumphs, in Europe, of Paul Morphy, the Chess Champion by Edge, Frederick Milnes

"Deus vult; Deus vult;"—It is God's will—broke as with one voice from the assembly, echoing from the hills around, and pealing with a voice like thunder.

From Cameos from English History, from Rollo to Edward II by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

Quem Deus vult perdere prius dementat; and it really looked as if madness had come upon Rickman in the loneliness and intoxication of his power.

From The Divine Fire by Sinclair, May

I answered softly, "I am a poor man, my lord," while inwardly I was quoting, "Quem Deus vult perdere."

From The King's Stratagem and Other Stories by Weyman, Stanley John