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An example of a motto, Te mauri, te raoi ao te tabomoa (Health, peace and prosperity) on the Coat of arms of Kiribati This list contains the mottos of organizations, institutions, municipalities and authorities.
A canting motto is one that contains word play. [10] For example, the motto of the Earl of Onslow is Festina lente (literally 'make haste slowly'), punningly interpreting 'on slow'. [ 11 ] Similarly, the motto of the Burgh of Tayport , Te oportet alte ferri (It is incumbent on you to carry yourself high), is a cant on 'Tayport at auld Tay Ferry ...
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 ...
Women, Life, Freedom (6 P) Pages in category "Mottos" The following 53 pages are in this category, out of 53 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...
This is a list of mottos that are frequently nominated. If you find a motto that has been nominated on multiple occasions, please add it to the appropriate section of this list. If needed, include a link to explain the motto.
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Learn, so as to instruct others; Act, to serve as example to all. [8] Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications: 厚德 博学 敬业 乐群 [9] Chinese Great Virtue, Profound Knowledge, Total Commitment, Harmonious Cooperation [10] Beijing University of Technology: 不息为体 日新为道 [11] Chinese
Some well-known examples are the formula "Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness" from the United States Declaration of Independence, Jesus Christ's Via, Veritas, Vita and Julius Caesar's Veni, vidi, vici (examples of a tricolon); and the motto of the French Republic: Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité; the phrase peace, order and good ...