Justum

An admirer had given Adams an ivory cane, inscribed with a line from Horace Justum et tenacem propositi virum —“the just and steady-purposed man” and the motto, “Right of Petition Triumphant.”

America's First Dynasty Richard Brookhiser 2002

[61] The classical reader will here be reminded of that beautiful passage of Horace, commencing with "Justum et tenacem propositi virum."

The Symbolism of Freemasonry Albert G. Mackey

European nations to determine that the war between the two Confederacies shall be carried on on the principles of 'Justum Bellum,' and shall be conducted according to the rules of the Treaty of Paris.

Great Britain and the American Civil War Ephraim Douglass Adams

According to the various manuscripts, the monogram stands for the words vere dignum, or else for the whole formula; in the majority of instances the letters VD stand for the phrase Vere dignum et Justum est, which is followed by the rest of the context, oequum et, etc. In

The Catholic Encyclopedia, Volume 1: Aachen-Assize 1840-1916 1913

Thoughts, is yet influenced by the ode, ‘Justum et tenacem propositi virum’ --

The Hymns of Methodism in their Literary Relations 1913

A sight of Philip Schuyler's face sent him sliding into the next ode -- _Justum et tenacem_ ... _non voltus instantis tyranni_ ....

Fort Amity Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch 1903

No other man of his race have I known in whom the patriotic fire burned more intensely, or who better merited the description of the Latin poet, “Justum et tenacem propositi virum,” or had more of the English bulldog tenacity in a cause which he considered just and of vital importance to the country.

The Autobiography of a Journalist Stillman, William James, 1828-1901 1901

Justum is a form of jussum, that which has been ordered.

Utilitarianism 1901

Justum_, [4] for us not to be on the eve of a divine birth.

Life of St. Francis of Assisi Paul Sabatier 1893

Hence, the ancient definition of justice -- Justum æquale est, injustum inæquale.

What is Property? An Inquiry into the Principle of Right and of Government. 1890