A popular latin idiom which means, what nurtures me also destroys me. Obvious connotations to drugs, sex, and an otherwise fun but destructive lifestyle. Many times humans make choices which are damaging in the long run, but either desired or neccesary in the short term. Latin is filled with phrases like this that have multiple meanings and can be differently interpreted based on context. This particular latin phrase happens to be tattooed on Angelina Jolie's lower stomach. Not to mention that it is a common motto, theme or what have you with many groups and latin admirers.