in corpore
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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One is that the American elite in general has rediscovered the Victorian adage “mens sana in corpore sano”.
From Economist ● Aug. 11, 2016
But, you know, I’m trying to take the whole mens sana in corpore sano thing to heart, and so have been preparing to investigate the gentlemanly benefits of a yoga practice.
From Slate ● Feb. 11, 2015
His grave is inscribed with Liverpool Gymnasium motto, "Mens sana in corpore sano " which translates as "A healthy mind in a healthy body."
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2012
Macready is a most pertinent example of mens sana in corpore sano.
From Time Magazine Archive
“Mens sana in corpore sano,” Doña Charito proclaimed.
From "How the García Girls Lost Their Accents" by Julia Alvarez
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