magna est veritas, et praevalebit

American

[mahg-nah est we-ri-tahs, et prahy-wah-le-bit, mag-nuh est ver-i-tas, et pree-vuh-lee-bit] / ˈmɑg nɑ ɛst ˈwɛ rɪˌtɑs, ɛt ˌpraɪ wɑˈlɛ bɪt, ˈmæg nə ɛst ˈvɛr ɪˌtæs, ɛt ˌpri vəˈli bɪt /

Latin.

truth is great and will prevail.

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The reign of Reason advances every year, for it is allied to thought and knowledge; and we may fairly hope that the old adage will be true—Magna est Veritas et praevalebit.

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It is impossible to read these lines, remembering Dryden's earlier opinions, without acknowledging the truth of the ancient proverb, Magna est veritas, et praevalebit.

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Magna est veritas et praevalebit!

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Magna est veritas et praevalebit.

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You say, "Magna est veritas et praevalebit."

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