Meaning
It derives from Latin Augustus. American Heritage Dictionary: inspiring awe or admiration.
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Famous quotes containing the word meaning:
“The indefatigable pursuit of an unattainable perfectioneven though nothing more than the pounding of an old pianois what alone gives a meaning to our life on this unavailing star.”
—Logan Pearsall Smith (18651946)
“Losing life is a trifle and I will have that courage when I need it. But to see the meaning of this life vanishing, our reason for existing disappearing, that is what I cannot stand. No one can live without reason.”
—Albert Camus (19131960)
“The rest to some faint meaning make pretense,
But Shadwell never deviates into sense.”
—John Dryden (16311700)