Who said "A sound mind in a sound body."?

Juvenal (c. 55–138 AD). Source: Satires 10.356.

What is the original Latin?

orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

Is "A sound mind in a sound body." on a shirt?

Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano

A sound mind in a sound body.

Juvenal, Satires 10.356

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What it means

Juvenal mocks people who pray for wealth, fame and long life. If you must pray, ask for a healthy mind in a healthy body. Train both.

The source

"A sound mind in a sound body." Juvenal said it in Satires 10.356. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.

"orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano"

Original Latin, Satires 10.356. Text read at thelatinlibrary.com.

Who said it

Juvenal (c. 55–138 AD). Rome's sharpest satirist. He mocked the city's greed and vanity and left us a sound mind in a sound body.

Questions

What does "A sound mind in a sound body." mean?: Juvenal mocks people who pray for wealth, fame and long life. If you must pray, ask for a healthy mind in a healthy body. Train both.
Who said "A sound mind in a sound body."?: Juvenal (c. 55–138 AD). Source: Satires 10.356.
What is the original Latin?: orandum est ut sit mens sana in corpore sano. Translated from the original Latin by Spartan Surfers.
Is "A sound mind in a sound body." on a shirt?: Yes. We print it to order on our tees in 7 illustrated looks, from $44, with free US shipping.

Cite this line

"A sound mind in a sound body." (Juvenal, Satires 10.356, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/a-sound-mind-in-a-sound-body