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Imperative with Adverb

One of the simplest kind of two-word proverbs is one that uses an imperative. With an imperative, the subject is already implied in the verb itself, so you can combine the imperative with an adverb, and have a nice two-word saying!

You can put the adverb in first position:

Diu delibera.

Minime iudica.

Tecum habita.

Tute consule.

Scienter utere.

You can also put the adverb in second position:

Festina lente.

Perge audacter.

Saluta libenter.

Convivare raro.

Ferte fortiter.

Notice that it doesn't make any difference whether you use the singular or plural imperative forms; you can make your choice based on which alternative, singular or plural, sounds best to you.