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Festina Lente - "Slowly But Surely" Coffee Mug

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  • Available in 11-ounce or 15-ounce
  • Dimensions:
    • 11-ounce: 3.2” D x 3.8” H
    • 15-ounce: 3.4” D x 4.5” H
  • Microwave and dishwasher safe
  • Use caution when removing the mug from the microwave. Use a pot holder or glove as necessary if it is too hot to the touch. Do not microwave an empty mug
  • Strong, ceramic construction
  • Meets FDA requirements for food and beverage safety
  • Printed on demand in Reno, NV
  • Do not overfill and be careful with hot liquids that may scald
  • Keep out of reach of children when filled with hot liquid

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Festina Lente - "Slowly But Surely" Coffee Mug

Festina Lente - "Slowly But Surely" Coffee Mug

Festina Lente is a latin motto translated from the Greek: speûde bradéōs, literally translated as "hasten slowly", or "make haste slowly". The dolphin and anchor is the symbol for this phrase - the speed of a dolphin and the solidity of an anchor. A Latin poem or "subscriptio" below each symbol (translated to English) completes the "literary emblem". Tutius ut possit figi maris anchora fundo / Adiuvat humanam piscis amicus opem. / Translated as: "If safely, thou desire to go / Be nor too swift, nor over slow." This is a present for a submarine school graduate who's assigned to a "boomer" at sea. Peace. ☮️
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4.8 out of 5 stars rating22.2K Total Reviews
19618 total 5-star reviews1898 total 4-star reviews324 total 3-star reviews140 total 2-star reviews205 total 1-star reviews
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5 out of 5 stars rating
By dotpattern d.January 28, 2014 • Verified Purchase
Classic Mug, 444 ml
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Sturdy, large-size coffee mug was a present for my nephew who graduated from the academy and received his assignment to a submarine. He tested the cup out right away and was impressed with how solid and substantial it feels. Everyone in the family enjoyed the symbolism of the anchor and dolphin "Festina Lente", and the poem wishing him godspeed on his journey at sea. The theme fits perfectly in the house of a submariner. His wife also got him a cup from Zazzle, personalized with the name of his boat. Printing quality is always outstanding - the anchor stands out against the blue background pattern. Even the very small poem below the anchors is clear and legible.
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By Keira B.August 7, 2025 • Verified Purchase
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I was originally happy about my purchase and Nana loved the gift. HOWEVER, the description specifically says that these are microwave and dishwasher safe, BUT the first time Nana put this mug in the dishwasher it was destroyed. Not impressed..
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By Courtney V.December 17, 2020 • Verified Purchase
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Nana is going to love this gift from her granddaughter! Good quality mug. Photos turned out good, colours are true as expected!

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Designed on 2014-01-14, 8:28 AM
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