- Who originally said ad astra per aspera?
- What is the meaning of through hardships to the stars?
- What does per aspera ad astra tattoo mean?
Who originally said ad astra per aspera?
The motto of Kansas, "Ad Astra per Aspera" is Latin for "to the stars through difficulties." John James Ingalls coined the motto in 1861 stating, "The aspiration of Kansas is to reach the unattainable; its dream is the realization of the impossible." According to the Office of the Governor of Kansas: "This motto refers ...
What is the meaning of through hardships to the stars?
There is a Latin saying going back 2000 years: “per aspera ad astra" which translated means “through adversity to the stars,” or, "through hardship to the stars." So whenever an obstacle rises that seems to block the path forward, in reality the obstacle has an essential function.
What does per aspera ad astra tattoo mean?
My tattoo: "Per aspera ad astra" in latin, it translates to, through hardships to the stars.