光ひかりは東ひがしから

expression

the light comes from the East; ex oriente lux

A proverb derived from a Roman saying, originally referring to Constantinople. Used to express that enlightenment or civilization comes from the East.

• 「光ひかりは東ひがしから」という言こと葉ばは、古こ代だいローマの格かく言げんに由ゆ来らいする。

  The phrase 'the light comes from the East' originates from an ancient Roman saying.