Текст песни
In finibus Rheni et Danubii,
(At the frontiers of the Rhine and Danube)
Sub aquila pugnat imperator.
(Beneath the eagle fights the emperor)
Hostes fremunt, sed Roma manet,
(The enemies roar, but Rome stands)
Marcus Aurelius, custos imperii.
(Marcus Aurelius, guardian of the Empire)
Marcus Aurelius!
(Marcus Aurelius!)
Gladius et sapientia!
(Sword and wisdom!)
Marcus Aurelius!
(Marcus Aurelius!)
Romae defensor et philosophus!
(Defender of Rome and philosopher!)
In castris nocte tacita scribit,
(In the camps, in the silent night, he writes)
De fato, de virtute, de anima.
(Of fate, of virtue, of the soul)
“Non timere mortem, sed iniustitiam,”
(Fear not death, but injustice)
Vox sapientis superat gladium.
(The voice of the wise surpasses the sword)
Marcus Aurelius!
(Marcus Aurelius!)
Gladius et sapientia!
(Sword and wisdom!)
Marcus Aurelius!
(Marcus Aurelius!)
Romae defensor et philosophus!
(Defender of Rome and philosopher!)
Imperator in proelio, sapiens in corde,
(Emperor in battle, sage in heart)
Corpus pugnat, mens regit.
(The body fights, the mind rules)
Roma vincit quia ratio vincit,
(Rome conquers because reason conquers)
Stoicus princeps aeternus.
(The eternal Stoic prince)
Marcus Aurelius!
(Marcus Aurelius!)
Gladius et sapientia!
(Sword and wisdom!)
Marcus Aurelius!
(Marcus Aurelius!)
Romae defensor et philosophus!
(Defender of Rome and philosopher!)