Serpents, thirst, burning-sand – all are welcomed by the brave; endurance finds pleasure in hardship; virtue rejoices when it pays dear for its existence.
Serpens, sitis, ardor harenae
dulcia virtuti; gaudet patientia duris;
laetius est, quotiens magno sibi constat, honestum.
dulcia virtuti; gaudet patientia duris;
laetius est, quotiens magno sibi constat, honestum.
Original text (Latin)