mind over matter

Latin translation: Mens omnia vincit

20:58 Feb 17, 2020
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English term or phrase: mind over matter
I need a maxim or a phrase, such as the one that you put on coats of arms or banners, which means "mind over matter" or "mind conquers all".
I have some knowledge of Latin and I thought that maybe "Animus omnia vincit" would fit here, but I've looked it up online and it is used in the meaning "courage conquers all", which is not the meaning that I am looking for.
It refers to the power of the mind over all things. It is supposed to be a maxim of people using the power of the mind to gain profit or power.
I would be very grateful for help.
Katarzyna Lewandowska, PhD
Poland
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Latin translation:Mens omnia vincit
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5mens agitat molem
Vittorio Ferretti
5Mens omnia vincit
Daniela Cannarella
4omnia vincit amor
Vittorio Ferretti


  

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omnia vincit amor


Explanation:
Vergil, Eclogae, X, 69

Vittorio Ferretti
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mens agitat molem


Explanation:
Vergil, Aen., 6,727

This fits probably better to your scope because it means "spirit moves matter".

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Mens omnia vincit


Explanation:
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