Being a good Catholic school lad (1950's) we had Latin for life, or darn close. Never smoked, but the Pall Mall lung-busters in the red package (American Tobacco Co. product, like Lucky Strikes, had the Latin wording "En Hoc Signo Vincenes"-- In this sign I shall conquer"-- I prefer the Latin motto of the British Royal Marine Commandos- Quin Audere, Vincere-- "He who dares, wins"--

Having studied Latin possibly helped me with HS Spanish-- not so much with German though. RWTF

"The field is the touchstone of the man"..