from the dust to the stars

14:29 Nov 20, 2008
English to Latin translations [Non-PRO]
Art/Literary - Astronomy & Space
English term or phrase: from the dust to the stars
I need this sentence translated into latin as accurately as possible please
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5 +1ex pulvere ad astra
Joseph Brazauskas


  

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ex pulvere ad astra


Explanation:
Or 'ex pulvere ad stellas'. Both are literal translations, but 'stellas' is a bit more prosaic.

Joseph Brazauskas
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Luis Antonio de Larrauri: Perfect. As in "per aspera ad astra"
56 mins
  -> Thank you, Luis.
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