Latin quote · Character
Aliis si licet, tibi non licet
“If it is allowed to others, it is not allowed to you.”
Latin proverb
Translation
What does “Aliis si licet, tibi non licet” mean?
Aliis si licet, tibi non licet translates as “If it is allowed to others, it is not allowed to you.”
Some people are held to a higher standard than everyone else because of their role or character. What others get away with may be off limits for them.
Origin
The story behind it
A Latin saying about personal standards, sometimes set against the more familiar "Quod licet Iovi, non licet bovi."
When to use it
How to use “Aliis si licet, tibi non licet”
A reminder on the desk of a leader, teacher or anyone who sets the example.
- Latin
- Aliis si licet, tibi non licet
- English
- If it is allowed to others, it is not allowed to you.
- Source
- Latin proverb
- Era
- Classical
- Theme
- Character
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