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Hi, I've been told that you might possibly know the answer to my query. I am hoping to translate 'That which does not kill will only serve to make you stronger' and 'What doesn't kill will make you stronger' into Latin.

I am STUCK, having spent what seems like 560,000 hours on the internet looking for a translation.

Thanks for your help!

Lauren.

Hi Lauren

I'm honoured to see that you're seeking out my help! I'm just a student of Latin myself, having finished my third year of study recently, so my translations are by no means infallible. I will try to provide you with an accurate translation, but if you really want to get a good (definitely infallible!) one, you should check out A218882 Handy Latin Phrases. Banjo Golly, the translator-in-residence, always provides excellent help.

That having been said, I will try to give you some Latin for 'That which does not kill will only make you stronger.'

Illud quod non interficit tantum fecit fortius.

I think that would be a good translation. However, as I said, I'm by no means infallible, and it might be a good idea to check with Banjo Golly if this is something important.

If you're interested in learning more about Latin, may I recommend the Language Thing's Latin Department at A3235628? We have lots of fun there, although as the Head of Department and sole teaching Researcher, I'm not particularly productive, I'm afraid.