Obliti privatorum, publica curate
"Obliti privatorum, publica curate"
— "Forget private affairs; take care of public responsibilities."
A timeless maxim urging civil servants and citizens alike to put duty before personal concern.
Grammatical note
Privatorum is the genitive plural for masculine/neuter nouns in the second declension. Publica refers to public matters.
Civic resonance
This maxim was originally aimed at magistrates and public officials: put aside private interests and serve the public good with integrity.
Translation & Sense
The phrase commands officials to prioritize public responsibilities over private matters.
Pronunciation
Oh-BLEE-tee pree-vah-TOH-room, POO-bli-kah KOO-rah-teh