Abstract Roman Numeral Clock with Sword as Hand Imagine an abstract clock face where III, IX, and XCI are highlighted marks (like hours), but a little distorted, non Perfect to symbolize adversity. Instead of clock hands, you could use a small sword or dagger pointing to "9" (March 9th). Around or under the clock, wrap the Latin phrase in a circular way: E pur si muove — almost orbiting the design. This would give the tattoo an almost "time/strength/resilience" energy. tattoo idea