dum Roma deliberat Saguntum perit
while Rome debates, Saguntum is in danger
Notes
Used when someone has been asked for urgent help, but responds with no immediate action. Similar to Hannibal ante portas, but referring to a less personal danger.
while Rome debates, Saguntum is in danger
Used when someone has been asked for urgent help, but responds with no immediate action. Similar to Hannibal ante portas, but referring to a less personal danger.