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Famous mottos, usually deliberately cryptic, adopted during the age of chivalry and courtly love by great noblemen and ladies include: À Mon Seul Désir, appearing on The Lady and the Unicorn tapestry made in Paris circa 1500;
The mottos for some states lacking general international recognition, extinct states, non-sovereign nations, regions, and territories are listed, but their names are not bolded. A state motto is used to describe the intent or motivation of the state in a short phrase. For example, it can be included on a country's flag, coat of arms, or ...
Motto Language Translation University of Vienna: Unermüdlich neugierig. Seit 1365. German Tirelessly curious. Since 1365 Theresian Military Academy: A.E.I.O.U. German/Latin Technical University of Vienna: Technik für Menschen German Technology for the people Vienna University of Economics and Business: Science inspired by consumers English
Used in legal language when providing additional evidence to an already sufficient collection. Also used commonly as an equivalent of "as if this wasn't enough". ad acta: to the archives: Denoting the irrelevance of a thing ad altiora tendo: I strive towards higher things: ad arbitrium: at will, at pleasure: ad astra: to the stars
Simple English; Slovenčina; Slovenščina; Српски / srpski; Suomi; ... Pages in category "Mottos" The following 53 pages are in this category, out of 53 total.
Family quotes from famous people. 11. “In America, there are two classes of travel—first class and with children.” —Robert Benchley (July 1934) 12. “There is no such thing as fun for the ...
Pakistan Navy (Urdu : پاک بحریہ) Motto (Arabic): (English translation: Allah (Alone) is Sufficient for us, and he is the Best Disposer of affairs) "A silent force to be reckoned with" Pakistan Marines (Urdu: پا مير ينز) Motto : (English translation: "And hold fast to the rope of God and do not be divided")
[3] [4] All other states and territories have only one motto, except for Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, which do not have any mottos. [5] English and Latin are the most-used languages for state mottos, each used by 25 states and territories. Seven states and territories use another language, of which each language is only used once.