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Nemo Sine Vitio

Latin Phrases
Pronunciation

Understanding ARPABET Pronunciation

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The pronunciation guide uses the ARPABET phonetic system—the same system used in speech recognition and text-to-speech applications.

Vowel Examples:
AE1 = cat, bat
EH1 = bed, head
IY1 = see, me
OW1 = go, boat
UW1 = boot, do
Stress Numbers:
0 = no stress (unstressed)
1 = primary stress (loud)
2 = secondary stress (medium)
Example:
AH0 TH IY1 N AH0
= a-THEE-na (Athena)

The stressed syllable (marked with 1) is pronounced louder and clearer than others.

Quick Definition

A Latin phrase meaning "no one is without fault," expressing the universal human tendency toward imperfection, mistake, and frailty.

Detailed Definition
“Nemo sine vitio” affirms universal imperfection and resists the temptation to divide humanity into the pure and the condemned. In poetry it can temper confession with compassion, complicate praise, or remind an accusing speaker that judgment turns inward. Used in an elegy or portrait, it allows flaws to remain visible without erasing dignity, making the subject more human rather than less worthy.
Example
Example in poetry:
“Nemo sine vitio” means “no one is without fault”; A poem of forgiveness may use “nemo sine vitio” to resist judging another person harshly; A speaker confessing personal failures might begin, “Nemo sine vitio, and I carry mine like stones”; The phrase can balance praise of a beloved with an honest acknowledgment of imperfection; In a satirical poem, “nemo sine vitio” can expose the critic’s own hypocrisy.
Additional Notes
“Nemo sine vitio” means “no one is without fault.” It emphasizes human imperfection and can encourage humility, forgiveness, or self-examination. In poetry, the phrase may function as a moral observation or a defense against harsh judgment. Related concepts include the tragic flaw, original sin, fallibility, and the recognition that every character may possess both virtues and weaknesses.
Also Known As
No One Is Without Fault
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