human
What should you say was the English of 'Dominat qui in se dominatur,' young 'un,
gpt
Why, that's one of the mottoes in the Quad, said Aspinall, wondering what on earth this had to do with Heathcote's rows.
human
I always fancied it meant, 'He rules best, who knows how to rule himself.'
gpt
Which is the word for best,
human
Oh, I suppose it's understood,
gpt
Why couldn't he say what he meant, straight out? said Dick, waxing wondrous wroth at the motto-maker,
human
Perhaps I'm wrong, said he.
gpt
Perhaps it means a fellow can't rule at all, unless he can rule himself.
human
That won't wash, said Dick, profoundly.
gpt
Where's the '_nisi_?' Never mind. Good-night, young Aspinall. I'm going to do my work here.