Lacrymæque decoræ, / Gratior et pulchro veniens in corpore virtus—His tears, that so well become him, and a merit still more pleasing that shows itself in his fair form. Virg.
Lactuca innatat acri / Post vinum stomacho—Lettuce after wine floats on the acrid stomach. Hor.
Lad's love is lassie's delight, / And if lads won't love, lassies will flite (scold). Craven.
Lad's love's a busk of broom, hot awhile and 10 soon done. Pr.
Lade nicht alles in ein Schiff—Embark not your all in one venture. Ger. Pr.
Ladies like variegated tulips show; / 'Tis to their changes half their charms they owe. Pope.
Læso et invicto militi—For our wounded but unconquered soldiery. Inscription on the Berlin Invalidenhaus.
Lætus in præsens animus, quod ultra est / Oderit curare, et amara lento / Temperet risu. Nihil est ab omni / Parte beatum—The mind that is cheerfully contented with the present will shrink from caring about anything beyond, and will temper the bitters of life with an easy smile. There is nothing that is blessed in every respect. Hor.
Lætus sorte tua vives sapienter—You will live 15 wisely if you live contented with your lot. Pr.
Lætus sum laudari a laudato viro—I am pleased to be praised by a man who is so praised as you are. Cic.