respice finem

Latin phrase

re·​spi·​ce fi·​nem ˌrā-spi-ˌke-ˈfē-ˌnem How to pronounce respice finem (audio)
: consider the end : live so that your life will be approved after your death
also : consider the consequences of your actions

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“Respice finem.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/respice%20finem. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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