List of mottos

Organizations

National mottos

List of national mottos

Cultural, philanthropic and scientific

Amsterdam Zoo: Natura Artis Magistra (Latin: Nature is the teacher of art)
International Expositions: Semper Verum (Latin: Always true)
Monarchist League of Canada: Fidelitate Coniuncti (Latin: Loyalty binds us)
Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy): Limpia, fija y da Esplendor (Spanish: Cleans, fixes and gives shine)
Royal Society: Nullius in verba (Latin: On the word of no one)
South African Museum: Semper aliquid novi Africa affert (Latin: Africa is always producing some novelty)
Swedish Academy: Snille och Smak (Swedish: Talent and taste)

Public service and youth service

Air Training Corps: Venture, Adventure
Army Cadet Force: To Inspire and achieve.
Boy Scouts: Be Prepared
Boys' Brigade: Sure and Stedfast (Old spelling)
Brownies: Lend A Hand
Civil Air Patrol: Semper Vigilans (Latin: Always vigilant)
Cub Scouting Do Your Best
Girlguiding UK: Be Prepared
Girls' Brigade: Seek, serve and follow Christ
Guides: Be Prepared
National FFA Organization: Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, Living to Serve
New Zealand Air Training Corps: We Train to Serve
St.John Ambulance:For the Faith and For the Service of Mankind

Police and public safety

Carabineros de Chile: Spanish: Orden y Patria (Order and Fatherland)
Chicago Police Department: We Serve and Protect
Detroit Police Department: Making Detroit a Safer Place to Live, Work, and Visit
Houston Police Department: Order through law, justice with mercy.
Indian Shores Police Department: Protect with honor, serve with pride
Los Angeles Airport Police: Serving the Aviation Community
Los Angeles Police Department: To Protect and to Serve
Maine State Police: Latin: Semper Aequus (Always just)
Metropolitan Police Service: Total Policing
Minneapolis Police Department: To Protect with Courage, To Serve with Compassion
New South Wales Police Force: Latin: Culpam Poena Premit Comes Punishment Follows Closely On Guilt.
New York Police Department: Fidelis ad Mortem (Faithful unto death)
Royal Malaysian Police: Malay: Tegas, Adil dan Berhemah (Firm, Fair & Prudent)
Singapore Police Force: Malay: Setia dan Bakti (Loyalty and Service)
New Zealand Police: Safer communities together
Thames Valley Police: Latin: Sit pax in valle tamesis (Let there be peace in the Thames Valley)
Trinity House: Latin: Trinitas in unitate (Trinity in unity)
United States Department of Veterans Affairs Police: Protecting Those Who Serve
Victoria Police: Uphold the Right
Milwaukee Police Department: Be A Force

Sport and competition

AC Milan: Italian: il club più titolato al mondo (the most successful club) or Italian: Forza Milan (Strength to Milan / Go Milan)
Adelaide Football Club: Latin: Natus ad magna gerenda (Born to great things)
Arsenal F.C.: Latin: Victoria Concordia Crescit (Victory through harmony)
Aston Villa: Prepared
Carlton Football Club: Latin: Mens sana in corpore sano (Sound Mind in a Healthy Body)
Chicago Fire SC: Tradition. Honor. Passion.
Collingwood Football Club: Latin: Floreat pica (May the Magpie flourish)
Colo Colo: Spanish: El equipo que ha sabido ser campeón (The team that had known to become champion)
Chelsea Football Club: Keep The Blue Flag Flying High
CR Flamengo: Portuguese: Uma vez Flamengo, sempre Flamengo. (Once Flamengo, always Flamengo)
Everton Football Club: Latin: Nil satis nisi optimum (Only the best is good enough)
Essendon Football Club: Latin: Suaviter in Modo, Fortiter in Re (Gently in manner, resolutely in execution)
F.C. Porto: A Vencer desde 1893 (Conquering since 1893)
FC Barcelona: Catalan: Més que un club (More than a club) and Catalan: Tots units fem força (All together we are strong)
Fédération Internationale des Échecs: Latin: Gens una sumus (We are one people)
Feyenoord Rotterdam: Dutch: Geen woorden maar daden (No words but deeds)
Footscray Football Club: Latin: Cede Nullius (Yield to none)
Hawthorn Football Club: Latin: Spectemur agendo (Judged by our actions)
International Practical Shooting Confederation: Latin: Diligentia, Vis, Celeritas (Accuracy, power, speed)
Kolkata Knight Riders: Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo re (Will do, will fight, will win)
S.S. Lazio: Latin: Concordia Parvae Res Crescunt (In harmony small things grew)
Leeds United: Marching on Together
Leicester City: Foxes Never Quit and #Fearless
Llanelli Wanderers RFC: Welsh: Cyfeillach trwy Grwydro (Friendship through wandering)
Liverpool Football Club: You'll Never Walk Alone
Manchester City F.C.: Latin: Superbia in Proelio (Pride in battle)
North Melbourne Football Club: Latin: Victoria amat curam (Victory loves the care)
Olympic Games: Latin: Citius, Altius, Fortius (Faster, higher, stronger)
Olympique de Marseille: French: Droit au but (Straight to the Goal)
Paralympic Games: Spirit in Motion
Port Adelaide Football Club: We Are Port Adelaide
Queen's Park F.C.: Latin: Ludere Causa Ludendi (To play for the sake of playing)
Rangers F.C.: Ready
Shrewsbury Town F.C: Latin: Floreat Salopia (May Shropshire flourish / Let Salop flourish)
Sport Lisboa e Benfica: Latin: E Pluribus Unum (Out of many, one)
Sporting Clube de Portugal: Portuguese: Esforço, Dedicação, Devoção, Glória (Effort, dedication, devotion, glory)
St Kilda Football Club: Latin: Fortius quo fidelius (Strength through Loyalty)
Stoke City: Vis Unita Fortior (United Strength is Stronger)
Sunderland A.F.C.: Latin: Consectatio Excellentiae (In pursuit of excellence)
Tabor Academy: Latin: Vincit Semper Veritas (Truth always conquers)
Tottenham Hotspur: Latin: Audere est Facere (To dare is to do)
Real Madrid C.F.: Spanish Template:Hala madrid y nada mas (Hail Madrid and nothing more)

Politics

Chechen Resistance: Ojal ya Marsho (Chechen: Freedom or death)
Christian Democracy (Italy): Libertas
ETA: Bietan jarrai (Basque: Keep up on both)
La Francophonie: égalité, complémentarité, solidarité (equality, complementarity, and solidarity).
Liberal Party of the Philippines: Noon at Ngayon, Liberal Marangal (Past and present, honorable Liberal)
Muslim Brotherhood: Allah Akbar, Wa Lellah Al Hamd (God is greater, thanks to God)
Nacionalista Party: Ang Bayan Higit sa Lahat (The nation above all)
Socialistisk Folkeparti: Det ku' være så godt (Danish: It could be so good)
Universal Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League: One God! One Aim! One Destiny!
Women's Institute: For Home and Country
Women's Social and Political Union: Deeds not words
Zapatista Army of National Liberation: Ya Basta!

Heritage and historical

Daughters of the American Revolution: God, Home, and Country
Sons of the American Revolution: Libertas et patria (Latin: Liberty and country)
United Daughters of the Confederacy: Love, Live, Pray, Think, Dare

Religion

Ahmadiyya Community: Love for All Hatred for None
Benedictine Order: Latin: ora et labora (pray and work)
Carmelite Order: Latin: zelo zelatus sum pro Domino Deo exercituum (I am aflame with zeal for the Lord God of Hosts)
Cartellverband der katholischen deutschen Studentenverbindungen: Latin: In necessariis unitas, in dubiis libertas, in omnibus caritas (In need unity, in doubt liberty, in everything charity)
Dominican Order: Latin: Veritas (Truth), Latin: Laudare, Benedicere, Praedicare (Praise, bless, preach)
K.A.V. Lovania Leuven: Latin: Semper Excelsius (Always do your best); German: Der Geist lebt in uns allen (The Spirit lives in us all)
Khuddam-ul Ahmadiyya: A Nation cannot be reformed without the reformation of its youth
Knights Hospitaller: Latin: Tuitio Fidei et Obsequium Pauperum (Support the faithful and serve the poor)
Knights Templar: Latin: Non nobis Domine, non nobis; sed Nomini tuo da gloriam (Not to us, Lord, not to us ; but your name give glory)
Lajna Imaillah: No nation can progress without educating their women
Philippine Independent Church: Latin: Pro Deo Et Patria (For God and country)
Pontificate of Pope Pius XII: Latin: opus iustitiae pax (peace is the fruit of justice)
Pontificate of Pope Francis: Latin: Miserando Atque Eligendo (by having mercy and by choosing)
Salvation Army: Blood and Fire
Society of Jesus: Latin: Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam (For the greater glory of God)
United Church of Christ: That they may all be one.^[1]
United Methodist Church: Open hearts, Open minds, Open doors

Business

ABC Supply Company: Make It easy
Accenture: High Performance, Delivered
Adidas: Impossible is nothing
Airtel: Express Yourself
Alphabet Inc.: Do the Right Thing
Apple Inc.: Think Different
Asda: Save Money. Live Better.^[2]
AT&T: Rethink Possible
Audi: Vorsprung durch Technik (Literally: Advantage through technology, Figuratively: The technical edge)
BBC: Nation Shall Speak Peace Unto Nation
BMW: Sheer Driving Pleasure
Burger King: Have It Your Way
CACI: Always Vigilant
Canon: Delighting you always
Casio: Creativity and Contribution
Chevrolet: Chevy runs deep
Dell: The power to do more
Electrolux: Thinking of you
EMC: Where information lives
Fujitsu: The possibilities are infinite
Fubu: For us by us
Google: Don't be evil (formerly:Search, Ads and Apps)
GE: Imagination at Work
Harrods: Omnia Omnibus Ubique (All Things, For All People, Everywhere)
Hitachi: Inspire the Next
Honda: The Power of Dreams
Hutchinson: We make it possible
HP: Make it Matter
IBM: Think
IdentLogic Systems: Ille qui meritus est praemium habeat (Latin: Let him who has earned it bear the reward)
Intel: Leap ahead/Sponsors of Tomorrow
Infosys: Win in the flat world
Kalypso: Delivering on the promise of innovation
KFC: So Good (was Finger Lickin' Good)
Lexus: The Pursuit of Perfection
LG: Life's Good.
L'Oreal: Parce que je le vaux bien. (Because I'm worth it)
Mazda: Zoom Zoom
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: Latin: Ars Gratia Artis (Art for art's sake)
Mercedes-Benz: The best or nothing
McDonald's: I'm lovin' It
Microsoft: Where do you want to go today?
Morrisons: More Reasons to Shop at Morrisons
Motorola: Hellomoto
MSI: Innovation with style
Nike: Just do It
Nikon: At the heart of the image
Nissan: Shift the way you move
Nokia: Connecting People
Nutella: Italian: Che mondo sarebbe senza nutella (What would the world be like without Nutella)
Panasonic: Ideas for life
Pony: Let's get it on
Red Rooster: It's gotta be red
Royal Mail Lines: Latin: Per mare ubique (Everywhere by sea)
Safeway: Ingredients for life
Samsung: Everyone's invited
Subway: Eat Fresh
Sony: Make. Believe
Sony PlayStation: Live in Your World, Play in Ours
TCS: Experience certainty
Tesco: Every Little Helps
Toshiba: Leading Innovation
Toyota: Let's Go Places
Walmart: Save Money. Live Better
Xbox 360: Jump In
Publix: Where shopping is a pleasure

Dynasties

British monarchy: Dieu Et Mon Droit: (French: God and my right / God and my right shall me defend)
Greek royal family : Ἰσχύς μου ἡ ἀγάπη τοῦ λαοῦ (Greek: People's love, my strength)
Hohenzollern-Sigmaringen, House of Romania : Nihil Sine Deo (Latin: Nothing without God)
Pahlavi dynasty : مرا داد فرمود و خود داور است (Persian: Justice He [God] bids me do, as He will judge me‎‎)
Rothschild family: Concordia, Integritas, Industria (Latin: Unity, integrity, diligence)
House of Savoy: FERT
Royal mottos of Danish monarchs
List of Norwegian monarchs' mottos
Royal mottos of Swedish monarchs

Medical

American Board of Ophthalmology: Ex Obscuris Lux (Latin: From darkness, light)
Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland: In somno securitas (Latin: In sleep there is safety)
Association of Surgeons of Great Britain and Ireland: omnes ab omnibus discamus (Latin: Let us learn all things from everybody)
Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists: Corpus curare spiritumque (Latin: To care for the body and its breath of life)
Australian College of Pharmacy: Education for Practice and Management
Canadian Association of General Surgeons: Sapientia Manaque Apta (Latin: Wisdom and a skillful hand)
Canadian Orthopaedic Association: Pietate, Arte et Scientia Corrigere (Latin: With compassion, skill and knowledge we correct, straighten or set right)
Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India. Mens sana in corpora sano (Latin: Healthy mind in a healthy body)
Royal Australasian College of Dental Surgeons: Vincat Scientia Morbos (Latin: Let knowledge conquer disease)
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Excellence in women's health
Royal College of Anaesthetists: Divinum sedare dolorem (Latin: It is divine to alleviate pain / Divine is the effort to conquer pain)
Royal College of General Practitioners: Cum Scientia Caritas (Latin: Scientific knowledge applied with compassion)
Royal College of Midwives: Vita donum Dei (Latin: Life is the gift of God)
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: Super Ardua (Latin: Let us overcome our difficulties)
Royal College of Ophthalmologists: Ut Omnes Videant (Latin: So that all may see)
Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health: Hereditas Domini filii (Latin: Children are a heritage from the Lord)
Royal College of Psychiatrists: Let Wisdom Guide
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland: Consilio Manuque (Latin: Scholarship and dexterity)
Royal Pharmaceutical Society: Habenda ratio valetudinis (Latin: We must pay attention to our health)
Walter Reed Tropical Medicine Course: Safiri Salama (Swahili: Travel safely)
ZAKA: Hessed Shel Emet (True kindness)

Other

Albus Dumbledore: Happiness can be found in the darkest of times, if one can only remember to turn on the light
Association of Trust Schools: Ad Susceptum Perficiendum (Latin: In order to achieve what has been undertaken)
International Thespian Society: Act well your part. There all the honor lies
Linux Foundation: Open your source, Open your mind
The Boondock Saints: Aequitas et Veritas, alternately Veritas et Aequitas (Latin: Truth and justice / Honesty and equality)
The Red Green Show: Quando omni flunkus moritati (Pseudo-Latin When all else fails, play dead)

Military and governmental

Main article: List of Military Unit Mottoes by Country

Irish Army Cavalry Corps: Through the mud and blood to the green fields beyond
Apollo 13: Ex luna, scientia (Latin: From the Moon, knowledge)
British Special Air Service: Who Dares Wins
Indian Army: Naam, Namak, Nishan (Be honourable, true to your salt, and uphold the flag)
Indian Army Medical Corps: Sarve Santu Niramaya (Everyone should remain healthy, good health for all)
National Security Agency (NSA): Defending Our Nation, Securing The Future
Ontario Regiment of Canada: Canadian Armed Forces Armoured Reserve Regiment: Fidelus Paradus (Latin: Faithful and prepared)
Pakistan Army: Iman, Taqwa, Jihad Fi Sabil-illah, Men at their Best. (Faith, piety, struggle in the way of Almighty Allah, men at their best)
Philippine National Police: We Serve and Protect
Royal Air Force (United Kingdom): Per Ardua Ad Astra (Latin: Through adversity to the stars)
Royal Marines (United Kingdom): Per Mare, Per Terram (Latin: By sea, by land)
Household Division (United Kingdom): Septem Juncta in Uno (Latin: Seven joined in one)
United States Marine Corps (USMC): Semper Fidelis (Latin: Always faithful)
United States Military Academy: Duty, Honor, Country
US Air Force Pararescue: That Others May Live
United States Army: This We'll Defend

Orders and decorations

Canada

Order of Canada: Desiderantes Melioram Patriam (Latin: They desired a better land)
Order of Military Merit (Canada): Officio ante Commodum (Latin: Service before self)

Europe

Legion of Honour (France): Honneur et Patrie (French: Honour and Fatherland)
Order of Charles III (Spain): Virtuti et Merito (Latin: By virtue and merit)
Order of the Crown (Belgium): Travail et Progrès (French: Work and Progress)
Order of the Cross of Liberty (Finland): Isänmaan Puolesta (Finnish: For the Fatherland)
Order of the Dannebrog (Denmark): Gud og Kongen (Danish: God and the King)
Order of the Elephant (Denmark): Magnanimi Pretium (Latin: The prize of greatness)
Order of the Golden Fleece (Spanish version): Ante ferit quam flamma micet (Latin: Strike before they see the flame)
Order of the House of Orange (Netherlands): Je Maintiendrai (French: I will maintain)
Order of Leopold (Belgium): L'Union Fait La Force (French: Union makes strength)
Order of Leopold II (Belgium): L'Union Fait La Force (French: Union makes strength)
Order of Merit for the Fatherland (Russia): Polza, chest i slava (Russian: Benefit, honour and glory)
Order of the Netherlands Lion: Virtus Nobilitat (Latin: Power ennobles)
Order of Orange-Nassau: Je Maintiendrai (French: I will maintain)
Order of the Polar Star (Sweden): Nescit Occasum (Latin: It knows no decline)
Order of Saint Andrew (Russia): Za Veru i Vernost (Russian: For faith and loyalty)
Order of St. George (Russia): Za Sluzhbu i Khrabrost (Russian: For service and bravery)
Order of St. Olav (Norway): Ret og Sandhed (Norwegian: Justice and truth)
Order of the Seraphim (Sweden): Iesus Hominum Salvator (Latin: Jesus, saviour of men)
Order of the Star of Romania: In Fide Salus (Latin: In Faith is the Salvation)
Order of the Tower and Sword (Portugal): Valor, Lealdade e Mérito (Portuguese: Valour, Loyalty and Merit)
Order of the White Eagle (Poland): Za Ojczyznę i Naród (Polish: For Fatherland and Nation)
Order of the White Lion (Czech Republic): Pravda Vítězí (Czech: Truth Prevails)
Order of the White Rose of Finland: Isänmaan hyväksi (Finnish: For the Well-Being of the Fatherland)

Holy See

Order of Pius IX: Virtuti et Merito (Latin: By virtue and merit)
Order of St. Gregory the Great: Pro Deo et Principe (Latin: For God and Prince)
Order of St. Sylvester: Multum in Parvo (Latin: Much in a small space)

United Kingdom

George Cross: For Gallantry^[3]
Order of the Bath: Tria Juncta In Uno (Latin: Three joined in one)^[3]
Order of the Garter: Honi Soit Qui Mal Y Pense (French: Shame be to him who thinks evil of it)^[3]
Order of Merit: For Merit^[3]
Order of St Michael and St George: Auspicium Melioris Aevi (Latin: Hope of a better age)^[3]
Order of the Thistle: Nemo Me Impune Lacessit (Latin: No-one injures me with impunity)^[3]
Royal Victorian Order: Victoria^[3]
Victoria Cross: For Valour^[3]

Municipalities

Australia

New South Wales

Blacktown: Progress
Sydney: I take but I surrender

Northern Territory

Darwin, Northern Territory: Progrediamur (Latin: Let us go forward)

Queensland

Brisbane: Meliora sequimur (Latin: We aim for better things)

South Australia

Adelaide: Ut Prosint Omnibus Conjuncti (Latin: United for the common good)

Tasmania

Hobart: Sic Fortis Hobartia Crevit (Latin: Thus, in force, Hobart grew)

Victoria

Melbourne: Vires Acquirit Eundo (Latin: She acquires strength as she goes)

Canada

British Columbia

Kamloops Salus et Opes (Latin: Health and abundance)

Manitoba

Winnipeg, Manitoba: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (Latin: One with the strength of a host)

New Brunswick

Saint John: O Fortunati Quorum Jam Moenia Surgunt (Latin: O fortunate ones whose walls are now rising / O happy they, whose promised walls already rise)

Nova Scotia

Halifax: E Mari Merces (Latin: Wealth from the sea)

Ontario

Hamilton: Together Aspire, Together Achieve
Ottawa: Advance Ottawa
Toronto: Diversity Our Strength
Sarnia: Sarnia Semper (Latin: Sarnia Always)

Quebec

Montreal: Concordia Salus (Latin: Salvation through harmony)
Province of Quebec: Je me souviens (French: I remember)
Quebec City, Quebec: Don de Dieu feray valoir (French: I shall put God's gift to good use)

Saskatchewan

Regina: Floreat Regina (Latin: Let Regina flourish)

Europe

Amsterdam: Heldhaftig, Vastberaden, Barmhartig (Dutch: Valiant, Steadfast, Compassionate)
Bordeaux: Lilia sola regunt lunam undas castra leonem (Latin: The fleur-de-lis alone rules over the moon, the waves, the castle, and the lion)
Brescia: Brixia fidelis (Latin: Brescia faithful)
Douglas: Kiannoortys cheusthie jeh Kiannoortys (Manx: Government within a government)
Frankfurt: Stark im Recht (German: Strong in justice)
Gdańsk: Nec temere, nec timide (Latin: Neither rashly nor timidly)
Gdynia: Gdynia—miasto z morza i marzeń (Polish: Gdynia—a city built of sea and dreams)
Genoa: Libertas (Latin: Liberty)
Kaunas: Diligite justitiam qui judicatis terram (Latin: Love justice, landlords)
Łódź: Ex navicula navis (Latin: Big boat out of a small one)
Marseille: Actibus immensis urbs fulget Massiliensis (Latin: By her great deeds, Marseille shines in the world)
Nancy, France: Non inultus premor (Latin: I'm not touched with impunity)
Nantes: Favet Neptunus Eunti (Latin: Neptune favours the traveller)
Nice: Nicaea Civitas (Latin: City of Nice)
Oporto, Portugal: Antiga, mui nobre e sempre leal, Invicta cidade do Porto (Portuguese: Antique, highly noble, always faithful, unvanquished Oporto City)
Paris: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not founder)
Prague: Praga caput rei publicae (Latin: Prague, head of the republic). Formerly: Praga caput regnum (Prague, head of the kingdom)
Rotterdam: Sterker door strijd (Dutch: Stronger by struggle)
Seville: No me ha dejado (written NO8DO) (Spanish: It [Seville] has not abandoned me)
Sofia: Raste, no ne staree (Bulgarian: Grows, but does not age)
The Hague: Vrede en recht (Dutch: Peace and Justice)
Toulon: Concordia parva crescunt (Latin: Small things increase by concord)
Valletta: Città Umilissima (Italian: The most humble city)
Vilnius: Unitas, Justitia, Spes (Latin: Unity, justice, hope)
Warsaw: Contemnit procellas (It defies the storms), Semper invicta (Latin: Always invincible)
Żebbuġ, Malta: Semper Virens (Latin: Evergreen)

Indonesia

Jakarta: Jaya Raya (Victory and glorious)
Bandung: Gemah Ripah Wibawa Mukti (rich soil, prosperous people)
Rarasing Rasa Wiwaraning Praja, a Javanese sengkala, (referring to the year of 1966), people's harmonious feeling for entering a gate of prosperity
Karawang: Pangkal Perjuangan (Struggle starting point)

India

Kolkatta (Calcutta): Purosree Bibardhan (Bengali: Progress of the city)
Mumbai: Yato Dharmastato Jaya (यतो धर्मस्ततो जय) (Sanskrit: Where there is righteousness, there shall be victory). Pre-independence motto: Urbs Primis in Indis (India's first city)
Kerala: Ever To Be The Best (Tolins World School)

Republic of Ireland

Cork: Statio Bene Fida Carinis (Latin: A safe harbour for ships)
Dublin: Obedientia Civium Urbis Felicitas (Latin: Happy the city where citizens obey)
Dún Laoghaire: Ó Chuan go Sliabh (From the harbour to the mountain)
Limerick: Urbs Antiqua Fuit Studiisque Asperrima Belli (Latin: An ancient city well versed in the arts of war)
Waterford: Urbs Intacta Manet Waterfordia (Latin: Waterford remains the untaken city)

Latin America

Nuevo Leon, Mexico: Semper Ascendens (Latin: Always ascending)
São Paulo: Non ducor, duco (Latin: I am not led, I lead)

New Zealand

Auckland: Kings School Remuera (Manliness Prevails)
Christchurch: Fide Condita, Fructu Beata, Spe Fortis (Latin: Founded in Faith, Rich in the Fulfillment thereof, Strong in Hope for the Future).
Dunedin: Maiorum Institutis Utendo (Latin: By following in the footsteps of our forefathers)
Nelson, New Zealand: Palmam qui meruit ferat (Latin: Let him, who has earned it, bear the palm)
Wellington: Suprema a Situ (Latin: Supreme by position)

United Kingdom

England

Buckinghamshire

Aylesbury Vale: Concordia prorsum (Latin: Forward in harmony)^[4]

Chiltern District Council Freely we serve ^[4]

High Wycombe: Industria ditat (Latin: Industry enriches)^[5]

Milton Keynes: By knowledge, design, and understanding^[4]

South Buckinghamshire: Consillo et animis (Latin: By counsel and courage)^[4]

Cambridgeshire

Huntingdonshire:Labore omnia florent (Latin: By labour everything prospers)^[6]

Peterborough: Upon this rock^[6]

South Cambridgeshire: Niet zonder arbyt (Dutch: Not without work)^[6]

Devon

Exeter: Semper Fidelis (Latin: Always faithful)^[7]

Plymouth: Turris Fortissima est Nomen Jehova (Latin: The strongest tower is the name of Jehovah)^[7]

Torquay: Salus et Felicitas (Latin: Health and happiness)^[7]

Essex

Benfleet: Societas florebit (Latin: Fellowship will blossom)
Braintree: By wisdom and foresight^[6]
Brentwood: Ardens Fide (Latin: burning with faith)^[6]
Canvey Island: Ex Mare Dei Gratia (Latin: From the sea by the grace of God)^[6]
Chelmsford: Many minds, one heart^[6]
Colchester: No Cross, no Crown^[6]
Great Dunmow: May Dunmow prosper^[6]
Halstead: Consilio et Prudentia (Latin: By wisdom and foresight)^[6]
Harwich: Omnia Bona Bonis (Latin: To the good all things are good)^[6]
Harlow: In Common Endeavour^[6]
Leigh-on-Sea: Lux Salubritas Felicitas (Latin: Light, health, happiness)
Maldon: Vision, courage, integrity^[6]
Rayleigh: In Reliquom Laboramus (Latin: We work for the future)
Rochford: Our heritage, our future^[6]
Southend-on-Sea: Per Mare Per Ecclesiam (Latin: By the sea and by the church)^[6]
Thurrock: Secundum Tamesim Quovis Gentium (Latin: By the Thames to all peoples of the world)^[6]
Waltham Abbey: Sanctae Nomine Crucis (Latin: By the name of the Holy Cross)^[6]

Gloucestershire

Cheltenham: Salubritas et eruditio (Latin: Health and education)
Cirencester: Corinium floreat (Latin: May Corinium (Cirencester) flourish)
Cotswold District: United we serve
Gloucester: Fides invicta triumphat (Latin: Unconquered faith triumphs)
Gloucestershire: Prorsum semper (Latin: Ever forwards)
Tewkesbury Borough: In consilio sapientia (Latin: There is wisdom in counsel)

Greater London

Bexley: Boldly and Rightly
Bromley: Servire Populo (Latin: To serve the people)
Camden: Non Sibi sed Toti (Latin: Not for oneself, but for all)
Croydon: Ad Summa Nitamur (Latin: Let us strive after perfection)
Ealing: Progress With Unity
Enfield: By Industry Ever Stronger
Greenwich: We Govern by Serving
Havering: Liberty
Hillingdon: Forward
Hounslow: Iuncti Progrediamur (Latin: Let us progress together)
Lambeth: Spectemur Agendo (Latin: Let us be regarded according to our conduct)
London: Domine dirige nos (Latin: Lord direct us)
Merton: Stand Fast In Honour And Strength
Redbridge: In Unity Progress
Kensington and Chelsea: Quam Bonum In Unum Habitare (Latin: What a good thing it is to dwell together in unity)
Shoreditch: More Light, More Power
Southwark: United to Serve
Sutton: Per ardua in fide servite Deo (Latin: through difficulties serve God in faith)
Waltham Forest: Fellowship Is Life
Westminster: Custodi Civitatem Domine (Latin: Guard the city, O Lord)

Greater Manchester

Bolton: Supera moras (Latin: Overcome difficulties)^[8]
Bury: Forward in unity^[8]
Manchester: Concilio et Labore (Latin: By counsel and labour)^[8]
Oldham: Sapere aude (Latin: Have courage to be wise)^[8]
Stockport: Animo et fide" (Latin: With courage and faith)^[8]
Tameside: Industry and integrity^[8]
Trafford: Hold fast that which is good^[8]
Wigan: Ancient and Loyal^[8]

Hampshire

New Forest: Old Yet Ever New
Portsmouth: Heaven's Light Our Guide
Romsey: Quae Recta Tene
Rushmoor: Strength in Unity
Test Valley: Deo Teste Valeamus (Latin: With God as our witness, let us be strong)

Kent

Ashford: With Stronger Faith
Canterbury: Ave Mater Angliae (Latin: Hail, Mother England)
Tunbridge Wells: Do Well Doubt Not

Lancashire

Blackburn: Arte et Labore (Latin: By art and labour)^[8]
Blackpool: Progress^[8]
Burnley: Hold to the truth^[8]
Chorley: Be aware^[8]
Fylde: Gaudeat ager (Latin: Let the field rejoice)^[8]
Hyndburn: By industry and prudence^[8]
Lancashire: In consilio consilium (Latin: In counsel is wisdom)^[8]
Lancaster: Luck to loyne^[8]
Pendle: In unitate florescemus (Latin: In unity we increasingly flourish)^[8]
Rossendale: Prosperity therough endeavour^[8]
South Ribble: Progress with humanity^[8]
West Lancashire: Salus populi suprema lex Latin: The well-being of the people is the supreme law)^[8]
Wyre: Utraque parte fluminis (Latin: On either side of the river)^[8]

Leicestershire

Leicester: Semper Eadem (Latin: Always the same)

Lincolnshire

Mablethorpe: Amoeniora Litora Nostra (Latin: Our shores are more delightful) [1]

Merseyside

Liverpool: Deus Nobis Haec Otia Fecit' - (Latin: God hath granted us this ease) ^[9]

Norfolk

Norwich: Do different

Northumbria

Newcastle-upon-Tyne: Fortiter Defendit Triumphans (Latin: Triumph by brave defence) [5]

Yorkshire

Bradford: Progress, Industry, Humanity ^[10]
Leeds: Pro Rege et Lege (Latin: For the king and the law) ^[11]
Rotherham: By Industry and Honour ^[12]
Sheffield: Deo Adjuvante, Labor Proficit (Latin: With God's help, our work is successful) ^[13]
Wakefield: Persevere and Prosper ^[14]

Scotland

Aberdeen: Bon Accord (French: Good agreement) ^[15]
Arbroath: Propter libertatem (Latin: For Freedom)^[16]
Braemar: Mak Siccar (Scots: Make sure) ^[17]
Clydebank: Labore et Scientia (Latin: By work and by knowledge) ^[18]
Dingwall: Salve corona ^[19]
Duns: Duns Dings Aw (Scots)
East Kilbride: Prosper but Dreid
Edinburgh: Nisi Dominus frustra (Latin: Except the Lord [keep the city, the watchman waketh] in vain. Psalm 127)
Falkirk: Touch Ane, Touch Aw - Better meddle wi the Deil than the bairns o Fawkirk (Scots)
Forfar: Ut quocunque paratus
Galashiels: Soor Ploums (Scots)
Glasgow: Let Glasgow Flourish
Irvine: Tandem bona causa triumphat (Latin: The good cause triumphs in the end)
Jedburgh: Strenue et Prospere (Latin: With vigour and success)
Kelso: Dae Richt - Fear Nocht (Scots)
Kinross: Siccar (Scots: Sure)
Lerwick: Dispecta est et Thule
Perth: Pro Rege, Lege et Grege (Latin: For the King, the Law and the People)
Port Glasgow: Ter et Quarter anno Revisens Aequor Atlanticum Impune (Latin: Three and four times a year revisiting the Atlantic with impunity)
Rosehearty: Tyauve awa Rosehearty (Scots)
St Andrews: Dum spiro spero (Latin: While I breathe I hope)
Selkirk: At spreta incolumem vita defendere famam
Thurso: Wark tae God (Scots)

Northern Ireland

County Antrim

Antrim: Per Angusta ad Augusta
Ballyclare: Industria et Probitate (Latin: By work and integrity)
Ballymoney: Goodwill to all People
Belfast: Pro tanto quid retribuamus (Latin: What shall we give in return for so much)
Carrickfergus: Gloria Prisca Novatur (Latin: The glory of the Old made New)
Larne: Falce Marique Potens (Latin: Powerful With the Sickle and on the Sea)
Lisburn: Ex Igne Resurgam (Latin: I will arise from the fire)
Newtownabbey: Multi in uno resurgent (Latin: Multi in uno resurgent)

County Armagh

Armagh: In Concilio Consilium
Craigavon: Together we Progress
Lurgan: Be just and fear not
Portadown: ???

County Down

Ards: Fidelis atque Fortis (Latin: Faithful and Brave)
Bangor: Beannchor
Banbridge: Per Deum en Industriam (Latin: By God and Industry)
East Down: Ever looking forward
Newtownards: Fidelis atque Fortis

County Fermanagh

Enniskillen: Ut proavi in Deo confidemus
Fermanagh: Feor Magh Eanagh

County Londonderry

Coleraine: Cuil Rathain
Limavady: Absit Invidia (Latin: Let there be no ill-will)
Derry: Vita, Veritas, Victoria (Latin: Life, truth, victory)
Magherafelt: Fide et Opera (Latin: With Faithfulness and Service)
Moyle:

County Tyrone

Cookstown: Forward
Dungannon:
Omagh: Oigh Magh

Wales

Cardiff: Y Ddraig Goch Ddyry Cychwyn (Welsh: The red dragon leads the way)
Merthyr Tydfil: Nid Cadern Ond Brodyrdde (Welsh: No strength but in fellowship)
Llandudno: Hardd Hafan Hedd (Welsh: Beautiful haven of peace)
Newport: Terra Marique (By land and sea)

United States of America

California

San Francisco: Oro en Paz, Fierro en Guerra (Gold in peace, iron in war)

Florida

Palm Bay: A Perfect Place to Grow
Orlando, Florida: The City Beautiful

Illinois

Chicago: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a garden)

Indiana

Valparaiso: Vale of Paradise

Iowa

State of Iowa: Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain

Massachusetts

Commonwealth of Massachusetts: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem (Latin: By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)
Boston: Sicut patribus sit deus nobis (Latin: God be with us as He was with our fathers)

Maryland

Baltimore: Believe

Michigan

Detroit: Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus (Latin: We hope for better things; it will rise from the ashes)
Grand Rapids: Motu Viget (Latin: strength in activity)

Minnesota

Minneapolis: En Avant (Forward)

North Carolina

North Carolina State Motto: Esse quam videri (Latin: To be rather than to seem)

Pennsylvania

Philadelphia: Philadelphia maneto (Latin: Let brotherly love continue)

Texas

Austin, Texas: Friendship

Virginia

Richmond, Virginia: Sic Itur Ad Astra (Latin: Such is the way to the Stars)

British counties

England

Traditional

Bedfordshire: Constant Be
Buckinghamshire: Vestigia Nulla Retrorsum (Latin: No stepping back)
Cambridgeshire: Per undas, per agros (Latin: Through waves, through fields)
Cheshire: Jure et dignitate gladii (Latin: By the right and dignity of the sword)
Cornwall: Onen Hag Oll (Cornish: One and all)
Cumberland: Perfero (Latin: I carry through)
Derbyshire: Bene consulendo (Latin: By good counsel)
Devon: Auxilio Divino (Latin: By divine aid)
Durham:
Dorset: Who's Afear'd
Essex:
Gloucestershire: Prorsum Semper (Latin: Ever forward)
Hants:
Herefordshire: Pulchra Terra Dei Donum (Latin: This fair land is the gift of God)
Hertfordshire: Trust and fear not
Huntingdonshire: Labore Omnia Florent (Latin: By work everything flourishes)
Kent: Invicta (Latin: Unconquered)
Lancashire: In Concilio Consilium (Latin: In counsel is wisdom)
Leicestershire: For'ard For'ard
Lincolnshire: Perseverance vincit (Latin: Perseverance conquers)
Middlesex:
Norfolk:
Northamptonshire: Rosa Concordiae Signum (Latin: The Rose—Emblem of Harmony)
Northumberland: Northumberland
Nottinghamshire: Sapienter proficiens (Latin: Progress with wisdom)
Oxfordshire: Sapere Aude (Latin: Dare to be wise)
Rutland: Multum in Parvo (Latin: Much in little)
Shropshire: Floreat Salopia (Latin: Let Salop flourish)
Somerset: Sumorsaete ealle (Old English: All the people of Somerset)
Staffordshire: The knot unites
Suffolk: Opus Nostrum Dirige (Latin: Direct our work)
Surrey:
Sussex: We wunt be druv (Sussaxon dialect: We won't be driven)
Warwickshire: United to serve
Westmorland:
Yorkshire, East Riding: Tradition and Progress
Yorkshire, North Riding:
Yorkshire, West Riding: Audi Consilium (Latin: Heed counsel)
Wiltshire:
Worcestershire:

Ceremonial

Bristol: Virtue et Industria (Latin: Virtue and hard work)
Cumbria: Ad montes oculos levavi (Latin: I shall lift up mine eyes unto the mountains)
East Sussex:
Greater London:
Greater Manchester: Ever Vigilant
Isle of Wight: All this beauty is of God
Merseyside: Unity in the Service of All
North Yorkshire: Unitate Fortior (Latin: Stronger by union)
South Yorkshire: Each shall strive for the Welfare of All
Tyne and Wear:
West Midlands: Forward in Unity
West Sussex:
West Yorkshire: By Effort Achieve

Former

Avon:
Cleveland: Endeavour
Hereford and Worcester:
Humberside: United we Flourish

Scotland

Aberdeen: Bon Accord
Angus: Lippen on Angus (Scots: Trust in Angus)
Ayr: God Shaw the Right
Banff: Spe et Spiritu (Latin: With hope and courage)
Caithness: Commit thy Wark to God
Clackmannan: Leuk aboot ye
Dumfries:
Dunbarton: Levenax (Scottish Gaelic: Land of the elm trees)
East Lothian:
Fife: Virtute et opera (Latin: By virtue and by industry)
Inverness: Air son Math na Siorrachd (Scottish Gaelic: For the good of the county)
Kincardine: Laus Deo (Latin: Praise to God)
Kinross: For all Time
Kirkcudbright:
Lanark:
Midlothian:
Moray: In Spe (Latin: In hope)
Nairn: Unite and be Mindful
Orkney: Boreas Domus Mare Amicus (Latin: Home to the winds, friend of the sea)
Peebles: Contra Nando Incrementum (Latin: There is increase by swimming against the stream
Perth: Pro Lege et Libertate (Latin: For law and liberty)
Renfrew:
Ross and Cromarty: Dread God and Do Well
Roxburgh: Ne Cede Malis Sed Contra Audentior Ito (Latin: Yield not to misfortunes [evil things] but go on more boldly against them)
Selkirk:
Stirling:
Sutherland: Dluth Lean Do Dhuthchas Le Durachd (Scottish Gaelic: Cling to thy heritage with diligence)
West Lothian: Aye for the Common Weal
Wigtown:
Zetland: Með Lögum Skal Land Byggja (Icelandic: With laws shall this land be built)

Wales

Traditional

Anglesey: Môn Mam Cymru (Welsh: Anglesey mother of Wales)
Brecknock: Undeb Hedd Llwyddiant (Welsh: Unity, peace, prosperity)
Caernarfon: Cadernid Gwynedd (Welsh: The strength of Gwynedd)
Carmarthen: Rhyddid gwerin ffyniant gwlad (Welsh: A free people a prosperous country)
Cardigan or Ceredigion: Golud Gwlad Rhyddid (Welsh: A nation's wealth is freedom)
Denbigh: Duw a digion (Welsh: God is sufficient)
Flint: Gorou tarian, cyfiawnder (Welsh: The best shield is justice)
Glamorgan: A ddioddefws an orfu (Welsh: He that endureth, overcometh)
Merioneth or Merionydd: Tra Mor Tra Meirion (Welsh: While the sea lasts, so shall Merionethshire)
Monmouth: Utrique fidelis (Latin: Faithful to both)
Montgomery: Powys paradwys Cymru (Welsh: Powys paradise of Wales)
Pembroke: Ex unitate vires (Latin: Out of unity is strength)
Radnor: Ewch yn Uwch (Welsh: Higher and higher)

Ceremonial

Clwyd: Tarian cyfiawnder Duw (Welsh: The shield of justice is God)
Dyfed: Rhyddid Gwerin Ffyniant Gwlad (Welsh: A free people, a prosperous country)
Gwent: Utrique fidelis (Latin: Faithful to both)
Gwynedd: Cadernid Gwynedd (Welsh: The strength of Gwynedd)
Mid Glamorgan: A Ddioddefws a Orfu (Welsh: He who suffers, conquers)
Powys: Undeb A Rhyddid (Welsh: Unity and freedom)
South Glamorgan: Y Ddinas a'r Fro (Welsh: The city and the vale)
West Glamorgan: Cardarn pob Cyfiawn (Welsh: The just are strong)

Mottos of the Livery Companies of the City of London

Worshipful Company of Barbers: De Praescientia Dei (Latin: From the foreknowledge of God)
Worshipful Company of Butchers: Omnia Subiecisti Sub Pedibus, Oves Et Boves (Latin: Thou hast put all things under man's feet, all sheep and oxen)
Worshipful Company of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales: True and Fair
Worshipful Company of Clothworkers: My Trust Is in God Alone
Worshipful Company of Cooks: Vulnerati Non Victi (Latin: Wounded not conquered)
Worshipful Company of Coopers: Love as Brethren.
Worshipful Company of Cutlers: Pour Parvenir A Bonne Foy (French: To succeed through good faith)
Worshipful Company of Distillers: Drop as Rain, Distil as Dew
Worshipful Company of Drapers: Unto God Only Be Honour and Glory
Worshipful Company of Dyers: Da Gloriam Deo (Latin: Give Glory to God)
Worshipful Company of Fanmakers: Arts and Trade United
Worshipful Company of Fishmongers: All Worship Be To God Only
Worshipful Company of Fletchers: True and Sure
Worshipful Company of Fruiterers: Deus Dat Incrementum (Latin: God gives the increase)
Worshipful Company of Gardeners: In The Sweat Of Thy Brows Shalt Thow Eate Thy Bread
Worshipful Company of Glaziers and Painters of Glass: Lucem Tuam Da Nobis Deo (Latin: O God, give us your Light)
Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths: Justitia Virtutem Regina (Latin: Justice and virtue are queen)
Worshipful Company of Grocers: God Grant Grace
Worshipful Company of Haberdashers: Serve and Obey
Worshipful Company of Information Technologists: Cito (Latin: Swiftly)
Worshipful Company of Innholders: Hinc Spes Affulget (Latin: Hence hope shines forth)
Worshipful Company of Ironmongers: God Is Our Strength
Worshipful Company of Leathersellers: Soli Deo Honor et Gloria (Latin: Honour and glory only to God)
Worshipful Company of Makers of Playing Cards: Corde Recto Elati Omnes (Latin: With an upright heart all are exalted)
Worshipful Company of Management Consultants: Change through Wisdom
Worshipful Company of Marketors: Mercatura Adiuvat Omnes (Latin: Marketing benefits everyone)
Worshipful Company of Mercers: Honor Deo (Latin: Honour God)
Worshipful Company of Merchant Taylors: Concordia Parvae Res Crescunt (Latin: In harmony small things grow)
Worshipful Company of Musicians: Preserve Harmony
Worshipful Company of Plumbers: Justicia Et Pax (Latin: Justice and peace)
Worshipful Company of Poulters: Remember Your Oath
Worshipful Company of Salters: Sal Sapit Omnia (Latin: Salt seasons everything; implies that Wit improves discourse)
Worshipful Company of Skinners: To God Only Be All Glory
Worshipful Company of Tallow Chandlers: Ecce Agnus Dei Qui Tollit Peccata Mundi (Latin: Behold the Lamb of God, Who takes away the sins of the world)
Worshipful Company of Tylers and Bricklayers: In God is all our trust, let us never be confounded
Worshipful Company of Vintners: Vinum Exhilarat Animum (Latin: Wine cheers the mind)
Worshipful Company of Weavers: Weave Trust With Trust
Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights: God Grant Unity
Worshipful Company of World Traders: Commerce and honest friendship with all
Worshipful Society of Apothecaries: Opiferque Per Orbem Dicor (Latin: I am called a bringer of help throughout the world)

Educational institutions

Main article: List of university mottos

Australia

Abbotsleigh School For Girls: Tempus Celerius Radio Fugit (Latin: Time flies faster than the weavers shuttle)
Australian National University: Naturam primum cognoscere rerum (Latin: First, to learn the nature of things)
Caulfield Grammar School: Labora Ut Requiescas (Latin: Work hard so that ye will rest)
Cranbrook School, Sydney: Esse Quam Videri (Latin: To be rather than seem to be)
Davidson High School (New South Wales): Sapienter si Sincere, (Latin: Wisely if sincerely)
Guildford Public school, New South Wales: Our Best Always
Knox Grammar School: Virile Agitur (Latin: Let the manly thing be done)
La Trobe University: Qui cherche trouve [Matthew 7:7], (French: Seek and ye shall find)
Lismore High School: Spectemur Agendo (Latin: Let us be judged by our acts)
Macquarie University: And Gladly Teche (Middle English: And gladly teach) from The Canterbury Tales
Melbourne High School: Honour the Work and the Work Will Honour You (often shortened to: Honour the Work)
Monash University: Ancora imparo (Italian: I am still learning)
Swinburne University of Technology: Factum per Litteras (Achievement through learning)
Queensland University of Technology: A university for the real world
Royal Military College Duntroon: Doctrina vim Promovet (Latin: Learning promotes strength)
Scotch College, Melbourne: Deo Patriae litteris (Latin: For God, for country, and for learning)
Scotch College, Perth: Sicut Patribus Sit Deus Nobis (Latin: May God be with us as He was with our forefathers)
Trinity Grammar School, Victoria: Viriliter Agite (Latin: Act manfully)
University of Melbourne: Postera crescam laude (Latin: I shall grow in the esteem of future generations)
University of New South Wales: Scientia Manu et Mente (Latin: Knowledge by hand and mind)
University of Newcastle, Australia: I look ahead
University of Queensland: Scientia ad Labore (Latin: Knowledge through hard work)
University of Sydney: Sidere mens eadem mutato (Latin: The stars change, but the mind remains the same)
Hale School, Perth: Duty
Wesley College, Perth: Audendo Atque Agendo (Latin: By daring and by doing)

Belgium

Katholieke Universiteit Leuven and Université catholique de Louvain: Sedes sapientiae (Latin: Seat of wisdom)
Université libre de Bruxelles and Vrije Universiteit Brussel: Scientia vincere tenebras (Latin: Conquering darkness by science)

Canada

Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)

Athabasca University: Learning for life
Banting Memorial High School: Quaecumque Optima (Latin: Whatsoever things are best)
Bishop's University: Recti cultus pectora roborant (Latin: Sound learning strengthens the spirit)
Carleton University: Ours the Task Eternal
Dalhousie University: Ora et labora (Latin: Pray and work)
École Polytechnique de Montréal: Ut tensio sic vis (Latin: The power depends on the tension)
Harbord Collegiate Institute: Virtus et Doctrina
MacEwan University: Discendo Floremus (Latin: Through learning we flourish)
McGill University: Grandescunt Aucta Labore (Latin: By work all things increase and grow)
McMaster University: Ta panta en Christoi synesteken (Greek: In Christ all things hold together, All things cohere in Christ)
Memorial University of Newfoundland: Provehito in altum (Latin: Launch forth into the deep)
Nova Scotia Agricultural College: mens agitat molem (Latin: mind over matter)
Queen's University, Kingston: Sapientia et Doctrina Stabilitas (Latin: Wisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of Thy times)
Royal Military College of Canada: Truth, Duty, Valor
Ryerson University: Mente et Artificio (Latin: With mind and skill)
Simon Fraser University: Nous Sommes Prêts (French: We are ready)
St. Francis Xavier University: Quaecumque Sunt Vera (Latin: Whatsoever things are true)
St. Mary's High School (Calgary): Mente Manuque (Latin: With mind and hand)
Thompson Rivers University: Quansem Ilep (Chinook: To strive ahead)
Université de Montréal: Fide splendet et scientia (Latin: May it shine with truth and knowledge)
University of Alberta: Quaecumque Vera (Latin: Whatsoever things are true)
University of British Columbia: Tuum est (Latin: It is yours)
University of Calgary: Mo shùile togam suas (Latin: I will lift up my eyes)
University of Guelph: Rerum cognoscere causas (Latin: To learn the meaning of reality)
University of Lethbridge: Fiat Lux (Latin: Let there be light)
University of Northern British Columbia: En Cha Huná
University of Ottawa: Deus est scientarium dominus (Latin: God is the master of knowledge)
University of Regina: As One Who Serves
University of Saskatchewan: Deo et Patriae (For God and country)
University of Toronto: Vel ut arbor aevo (Like as a tree with the passage of time)
University of Trinity College: Μετ’ Ἀγῶνα Στέφανος (Met' agona stephanos, Greek: After struggle, there is a crown)
University of Victoria, British Columbia: Multitudo sapientium sanitas orbis (Latin: A multitude of the wise is the health of the world)
University of Waterloo: Concordia cum veritate (Latin: In harmony with truth)
University of Western Ontario: Veritas et Utilitas (Latin: Truth and usefulness)
Wilfrid Laurier University: Veritas omnia vincit (Latin: Truth conquers all)
York University: Tentanda via (Latin: The way must be tried)
Concordia University: Concordia salus (Latin: Well-being through harmony)

Denmark

University of Aarhus: Solidum petit in profundis
University of Copenhagen: Adspicit lucem in cælestis (Latin: Seeking light in the heavens)

France

Arts et Métiers ParisTech: Fraternité, c'est là notre devise
École Polytechnique de Paris: Pour la Patrie, les Sciences et la Gloire (French: For the country, the sciences and glory)
Supélec:La science en action (French: Science in action)

Germany

Albert Ludwigs University of Freiburg: Die Wahrheit wird euch frei machen [John 8:32], (German: The truth shall set you free)
Darmstadt University of Technology: mens agitat molem (Latin: mind drives matter)
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz: Ut omnes unum sint (Latin: May all be one)
Prince Rupert School, Germany: Sapientia ex igne (Latin: Wisdom from the flames)
Ruprecht Karl University of Heidelberg: Semper apertus

India

Tolins World School (Kerala): Ever To Be The Best
St.Joseph's Pre University College: Fide Et Labore - Faith And Toil.
Bishop Cotton Boys School: Nec Dextrorsum Nec Sinistrorsum (Latin: Neither to the right nor to the left - Book of Joshua)
Bishop Cotton Girls School: Nec Dextrorsum Nec Sinistrorsum (Latin: Neither to the right nor to the left - Book of Joshua)
GITAM University, Visakhapatnam: Strive Serve Thrive
Grant Medical College, Mumbai: Mens Sana in Corpore Sano (Latin: Healthy mind in a healthy body)
Hyderabad Public School: Be Vigilant
Indian Institute of Technology:Jnyanam Paramam Dhyeyam (Sanskrit: Knowledge is the ultimate goal)
Jesus and Mary Academy, Patna City, Patna: Knowledge, Wisdom, Humanity.
Manipal University: Inspired By Life
Modern School New Delhi: Naimatma Balheenien Labhya (Perfection cannot be achieved by the weak-willed)
St. George's Grammar School (Hyderabad): Perseverance Conquers All Things
St Joseph's College, Nainital: Certa Bonum Certamen (Latin: Fight the good fight)
St. Stephen's College, Delhi: Ad Dei Glorium (Latin: To the glory of God)
University of Mumbai: Sheel Vrutphalam vidya (Sanskrit:The fruit of learning is character and righteous conduct)
University of Pune: Yah Kriyaawaan Sa Panditaha. (Learned is one who is ceaselessly active)
Mayo College: Let There Be Light
Delhi Public School: Service Before Self
Sainik School Kunjpura: Ready to Accomplish
T.Raza High School Ahmad Raza Nagar , KurKuri : We Lead The Way

Ireland

Synge Street CBS: Viriliter Age
University of Limerick: Eagna chun gnímh (Wisdom in action)

Malaysia

Tun Hussein Onn University of Malaysia: With Wisdom We Explore
Taylor's University College: Wisdom, Integrity, Excellence
Brickfield Asia College: Fastest, Smartest
SMK Taman Bukit Maluri:Cergas Dan Cerdas (Malay: Active and Intelligent)
National Energy University of Malaysia:Creative,Innovative and Energetic
Sekolah Dato' Abdul Razak:Berilmu Untuk Berjasa

Netherlands

Eindhoven University of Technology: Mens agitat molem (Latin: Mind over matter)
University of Leiden: Praesidium Libertatis
Utrecht University: Sol Iustitiae Illustra Nos (Latin: Sun of Justice, shine upon us)
Radboud University: In Dei nomine feliciter

New Zealand

Auckland Grammar School, Mount Albert Grammar School (also Auckland Girls' Grammar School, Takapuna Grammar School): Per Angusta ad Augusta (Latin: Through endeavour to greatness)
Avondale College: Kohia nga taikaka (Māori: Seek the Heartwood)
Macleans College: Virtue Mine Honour
Rangitoto College (Auckland) (also Hillcrest High School (Hamilton)): Circumspice (Latin: Look around you)
Westlake Boys High School, Westlake Girls High School: Virtute Experiamur (Latin: Let courage be thy test)
University of Auckland: Ingenio et labore (Latin: By natural ability and hard work)
University of New Zealand: Sapere aude (Latin: Have courage to be wise)
University of Otago: Sapere aude (Latin: Have courage to be wise)

Pakistan

Lawrence College Ghora Gali Murree: Never Give In
Aitchison College Lahore: Perseverance Commands Success
Karachi University - Pakistan: رَبِّ زدْنيِ علماً (Arabic: O my Lord! Advance me in knowledge)
Cadet College Hasan Abdal: Second To None
Army Burn Hall College For Boys,Abbottabad: To What Height Can I Not Rise

Philippines

Don Bosco Academy, Pampanga, Pampanga: Luctor et Emergo (Latin: I struggle, I win)
Lyceum of the Philippines University: Veritas et Fortitudo, Pro Deo et Patria (Latin: Truth and courage, For God and country)
Mater Carmeli School of Novaliches: Contemplare, Amare, Servire, Ecclesiam (Latin: To contemplate, to love and to serve the Church)
University of Santo Tomas: Veritas in Caritate (Latin: Truth in Charity)
University of the Philippines: Honor and Excellence
Central Philippine University: Scientia Et Fides
University of San Carlos: Scientia, Virtus, Devotio (Latin: Knowledge, Virtue, Devotion)
[University of Nueva Caceres] : Non Scholae Sed Vitae (Not of school.. But of life)

Poland

Jagiellonian University: Plus ratio quam vis (Latin: Let reason prevail over force)

Singapore

Anglo-Chinese School: The Best Is Yet To Be (adapted from poem by Robert Browning)
Catholic Junior College: In veritate et caritate (Latin: In truth and love)
Hwa Chong Institution: 饮水思源 (Chinese: Drink water while thinking of its source)
Montfort Secondary School: Age Quod Agis (Latin: Do well in whatever you do)
Raffles Institution: Auspicium Melioris Aevi (Latin: Hope of a better age)
Raffles Girls' School: Filiae Melioris Aevi (Latin: Daughters of a better age)
Saint Joseph's Institution (SJI): Ora et Labora
Saint Andrew's School (SAS): Up and On
Singapore Polytechnic: Malay: Berkhidmat Dengan Keahlian (To Serve with Skill)
Anderson Junior College: Non Mihi Solum (Latin: Not for Myself Alone)
Tanjong Katong Girls' School: Moribus Modestus (Latin: Demure & Resolute)

Sweden

Chalmers University of Technology: Avancez (French: Advance)
Gothenburg University: Tradita innovare innovata tradere (Latin: A tradition of invention, an inventor of tradition)
Karlstad University: Sapere aude (Latin: Have courage to be wise / Dare to know)
Lund University: Ad utrumque (Latin: Prepared for all)
Royal Institute of Technology: Vetenskap och Konst (Science and Art)
Uppsala University: Gratiae veritas naturae (Latin: Truth through mercy and nature)

Turkey

Middle East Technical University: Scientia Dux Vitae Certissimus (Latin: Science is the truest guide in life)
Bilkent University: Veritas (Latin: Truth)
Robert College of Istanbul: Post Tenebras Lux (Light after darkness) and Dominus Illuminatio Mea (The Lord is my Light)
Istanbul Bilgi University: Non scholae, sed vitae discimus (Latin: We do not learn for the school, but for life)

UK

Universities

University of Aberdeen: Initium sapientiae Timor Domini (Latin: Fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom)
University of Abertay Dundee: Beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam (Latin: Blessed is the one who finds wisdom)
Aberystwyth University: Nid Byd, Byd Heb Wybodaeth (Welsh: A world without knowledge is no world at all)
Anglia Ruskin University: Excellentia per Societatem (Latin: Excellence through partnership)
The Arts University Bournemouth:
University of the Arts London: A Creative Constellation
Aston University: Forward
Bangor University: Gorau Dawn Deall (Welsh: The best gift is knowledge)
University of Bath: Generatim discite cultus (Latin: Learn each field of study according to its kind)
Bath Spa University:
University of Birmingham: Per ardua ad alta (Latin: Through hard work, to the heights)
Birmingham City University: Age Quod Agis (Latin: Do what you are doing; attend to your business)
Bishop Grosseteste University:
University of Bolton:
Bournemouth University: Discere Mutari Est (Latin: To learn is to change)
University of Bradford: Give Invention Light
University of Brighton:
University of Bristol: Vim promovet insitam (Latin: [Learning] promotes one's innate power - from Horace, Ode 4.4)
Brunel University:
University of Buckingham: Alis Volans Propriis (Latin: Flying on our own wings)
Buckinghamshire New University: Arte et industria (Latin: By art and industry)
University of Cambridge: Hinc lucem et pocula sacra (Latin: [From] here [the university] [we receive] light and sacred draughts [knowledge])
- Christ's College, Cambridge: Souvent me Souvient (French: I often remember)
- Churchill College, Cambridge: Forward
- Corpus Christi College, Cambridge: Floreat Antiqua Domus (Latin: May this old house flourish)
- Downing College, Cambridge: Quaerere Verum (Latin: Seek the truth)
- Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge: Ex antiquis et novissimis optima (Latin: The best out of the old and the new)
- Homerton College, Cambridge: Respice Finem (Latin: Look to the end)
- Jesus College, Cambridge: Prosperum iter facias (Latin: May your journey be successful)
- King's College, Cambridge: Veritas et utilitas (Latin: Truth and usefulness)
- Magdalene College, Cambridge: Garde ta Foy (French: Keep your faith)
- Queens' College, Cambridge: Floreat Domus (Latin: May this house flourish)
- St. John's College, Cambridge: Souvent me Souvient (French: I often remember)
- Selwyn College, Cambridge: ΑΝΔΡΙΖΕΣΘΕ (Greek: Quit ye like men)
- Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge: Dieu me garde de calomnie (French: God preserve me from calumny)
- Trinity College, Cambridge: Virtus vera nobilitas (Latin: Virtue is the true nobility)
- Wolfson College, Cambridge: Ring True
Canterbury Christ Church University: Veritas liberabit vos (Latin: The truth shall make you free)
Cardiff University: Gwirionedd Undod A Chytgord (Welsh: Truth, unity and harmony)
- Cardiff University School of Medicine: Gwybod Medr Iachau (Welsh: Knowledge enables cures)
Cardiff Metropolitan University: The most valuable possession is knowledge
University of Central Lancashire: Ex solo ad solem (Latin: From the ground to the Sun)
University of Chester: Qui docet in doctrina (Latin: He that teacheth, on teaching)
University of Chichester: Docendo discimus (Latin: By teaching, we learn)
City University, London: To serve mankind
Coventry University: Arte et industria
Cranfield University: Post nubes, lux (Latin: Out of darkness, light)
University for the Creative Arts:
University of Cumbria:
De Montfort University: Excellentia et studium (Latin: Excellence and zeal)
University of Derby: Experientia Docet (Latin: Experience teaches)
University of Dundee: Magnificat anima mea dominum (Latin: My soul magnifies the Lord)
Durham University:Fundamenta eius super montibus sanctis (Latin: Her foundations are upon the holy hills)
University of East Anglia: Do different
University of East London:
Edge Hill University: In Scientia Opportunitas (Latin: In knowledge there is opportunity)
University of Edinburgh: Nec Temere Nec Timide, (Latin: Neither recklessly nor timidly
Edinburgh Napier University: Nisi sapientia frustra (Latin: Without knowledge all is in vain)
University of Essex: Thought the harder, heart the keener
University of Exeter: Lucem sequimur (Latin: We follow the light)
Falmouth University: Doing Things Differently / Creative Minds, Inspiring Futures
University of Glamorgan: Success Through Endeavour
University of Glasgow: Via, Veritas, Vita (Latin: The way, the truth, the life)
Glasgow Caledonian University: For the common weal
University of Gloucestershire: In animo et veritate (Latin: In spirit and truth
University of Greenwich: To learn, to do, to achieve
Glyndŵr University: Hyder trwy Addysg (Welsh: Confidence through education)
Harper Adams University: Utile Dulci (Latin: Useful and agreeable)
Heriot-Watt University:
University of Hertfordshire:
University of the Highlands & Islands: Foghlam aig ìre Oilthigh air a' Ghàidhealtachd is anns na h-Eileanan (Scottish Gaelic: University-level study in the Highlands and Islands)
University of Huddersfield:
University of Hull: Lampada Ferens (Latin: Carrying the lamp of learning)
Imperial College London: Scientia imperii decus et tutamen (Latin: Knowledge is the adornment and safeguard of the Empire)
Keele University: Thanke God for All
University of Kent: Cui servire regnare est Latin: Whose service is perfect freedom)
Kingston University:
University of Lancaster: Patet omnibus veritas (Latin: Truth lies open to all)
University of Leeds: Et augebitur scientia (Latin: And knowledge will be increased)
Leeds Trinity University:
University of Leicester: Ut Vitam Habeant (Latin: So that they may have life)
University of Lincoln: Libertas per Sapientiam (Latin: Through wisdom, liberty)
University of Liverpool: Haec otia studia fovent (Latin: These days of peace foster learning)
Liverpool Hope University: In faith, hope and love
Liverpool John Moores University: Fortes fortuna adiuvat (Latin: Fortune assists the bold)
University of London:
- Birkbeck, University of London: In nocte consilium (Latin: Study by night)
- Central School of Speech and Drama:
- Courtauld Institute of Art:
- Goldsmiths, University of London:
- Heythrop College, London: Nil Sine Fide (Latin: Nothing without faith)
- King's College London: Sancte et sapienter (Latin: With holiness and with wisdom)
- Institute of Cancer Research:
- Institute of Education:
- London Business School:
- London School of Economics and Political Science: Rerum Cognoscere Causas (Latin: To understand the causes of things)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine:
- Queen Mary, University of London: Coniunctis viribus (Latin: With united power)
- Royal Academy of Music
- Royal Holloway, University of London: Esse quam videre (Latin: To be, rather than to seem)
- Royal Veterinary College: Venienti Occurrite Morbo (Latin: Confront disease at its onset)
- St George's, University of London:
- School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS), London: Knowledge is Power
- University College London: Cuncti adsint meritaeque expectent praemia palmae (Let all come who by merit most deserve reward)
London Metropolitan University:
London South Bank University:
Loughborough University: Veritate, Scientia, Labore (Latin: By truth, by science, by labour)
University of Manchester: Cognitio Sapientia Humanitas (Knowledge, wisdom, humanity)
Manchester Metropolitan University: Many arts, many skills
Middlesex University:
Newcastle University: none
Newman University: Ex Umbris in Veritatem (Latin: From the shadow to the truth)
University of Northampton: Transforming lives, inspiring change
Northumbria University: Aetas Discendi (Latin: A lifetime of learning)
Norwich University of the Arts:
University of Nottingham: Sapientia Urbs Conditur (Latin: A city is founded on wisdom)
Nottingham Trent University: Shaping Futures
Open University: Learn and Live
University of Oxford: Dominus Illuminatio Mea [Psalm 27:10], (Latin: The Lord is my Light)
- Corpus Christi, Oxford: Est Deo Gracia (Latin: Thanks be to God)
- Exeter College, Oxford: Floreat Exon (Latin: May Exeter flourish)
- Hertford College, Oxford: Sicut Cervus Anhelat ad Fontes Aquarum (Latin: Like as the hart desireth the waterbrooks)
- Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford: Souvent me Souviens (French: I remember often)
- Magdalen College, Oxford: Floreat Magdalena (Latin: May Magdalen flourish)
- Mansfield College, Oxford: Deus locutus est nobis in filio (Latin: God hath spoken unto us by his son)
- Merton College, Oxford: Qui Timet Deum Faciet Bona (Latin: He that feareth God will do good)
- New College, Oxford: Manners Makyth Man
- Regent's Park College, Oxford: Omnia probate quod bonum tenete (Latin: Test all things; hold fast to that which is good)
- Saint Catherine's College, Oxford: Nova et Vetera (Latin: The old and the new)
- Saint Cross College, Oxford: Ad Quattuor Cardines Mundi (Latin: To the four corners of the Earth)
- Somerville College, Oxford: Donec rursus impleat orbem (Latin: Until it should fill the world again)
- Wolfson College, Oxford: Humani nil alienum (Latin: Mankind is not unknown to me)
- Wycliffe Hall, Oxford: Via, Veritas, Vita (Latin: The way, the truth and the life)
Oxford Brookes University: Excellence in Diversity
Plymouth University: Indagate Fingite Invenite (Latin: Explore, dream, discover)
University of Portsmouth: Lucem Sequamur (Latin: Let us follow the Light)
Queen's University Belfast:
Queen Margaret University:
University of Reading:
Robert Gordon University: Omni Nunc Arte Magistra Latin: Now by all your mastered arts)
University of Roehampton:
Royal College of Art:
University of Saint Andrews: Aien Aristeuein (Greek: Ever to be the best)
University of Salford: Altiora Petamus (Latin: Let us seek higher things)
University of Sheffield: Rerum cognoscere causas (Latin: To discover the causes of things)
Sheffield Hallam University: Learn and Serve
University of Southampton: Strenuis Ardua Cedunt (Latin: The heights yield to endeavour)
Southampton Solent University:
Staffordshire University: Create the difference
University of Stirling: Innovation and excellence
University of Strathclyde: Place of Useful Learning
University of Sunderland: Scientiam Dulce Hauriens (Latin: Sweetly absorbing knowledge)
University of Surrey:
University of Sussex: Be Still and Know
Swansea Metropolitan University:
Swansea University: Gweddw crefft heb ei dawn (Welsh: Technical skill is bereft without culture)
University of Teesside: Facta Non Verba (Latin: Deeds not words)
University of Ulster:
University of Wales: Goreu Awen Gwirionedd (Welsh: The best inspiration is truth)
- University of Wales, Newport: Scientia Ingenium Artes (Latin: Arts, science and engineering)
- University of Wales, Trinity Saint David: Gair Duw Goreu Dysg (Welsh: The Word of God is the best learning)
University of Warwick: Mens agitat molem (Latin: Mind over matter)
University of West London:
University of the West of England: Light Liberty Learning
University of the West of Scotland:
University of Winchester: Wisdom ond Lar (Old English: Wisdom and knowledge)
University of Wolverhampton: Innovation and Opportunity
University of Worcester: Ad Inspirandum Aspiramus (Latin: Aspire to inspire)
University of York: In limine sapientiae (Latin: On the threshold of wisdom)
- Alcuin College, York: Panton nos postulo (Latin: All we need)
- Goodricke College, York: Setting the standard
- Halifax College, York: Scholarship, Activity and Community
- James College, York: Oderint Dum Metuant (Latin: Let them hate, so long as they fear)
- Langwith College, York: Vincit qui se vincit (Latin: He conquers who conquers himself)
- Wentworth College, York: En Dieu est tout (French: In God is all)
York St John University:

Schools

Abingdon School: Misericordias domini in aeternum cantabo (Latin: I will sing of the Lord's mercy forever)
Ardingly College: Beati mundo corde (Latin: Blessed are the pure in heart)
Bablake School, Coventry: Spiritus vicis (Latin: The spirit of opportunity)
Bedford School: Floreat schola Bedfordiensis (Latin: May Bedford School flourish)
Beverley Grammar School: Adolescentiam alunt senectutem oblectant (Latin: The food of youth; the delight of old age)
Bishop of Hereford's Bluecoat School: Semper christo fidelis (Latin: Always faithful to Christ)
Bishop Wordsworth's School, Salisbury: Veritas in caritate (Latin: Truth in charity)
Bloxham School: Justorum semita lux splendens (Latin: The path of the just is a shining light)
Blue Coat School, Oldham: Semper quaereamus virtutem (Latin: Always let us seek virtue)
Bourne Grammar School: Vigila et ora (Latin: Watch and pray)
Bradford Grammar School: Hoc age (Latin: Do this)
Bromsgrove School: Deo regi vicino (Latin: For God, for King, for Neighbour)
Bury Grammar School: Sanctas clavis fores aperit (Latin: The key opens the sacred door)
Cheltenham College: Labor omnia vincit (Latin: Work Conquers All)
The Cheltenham Ladies' College: Cœlesti luce crescat (Latin: May she grow in heavenly light)
City of London School: Domine dirige nos (Latin: Lord, direct us)
Clifton College: Spiritus intus alit (Latin: The spirit nourishes within)
Colchester Royal Grammar School: Vitae corona fides (Latin: Faith is the crown of life)
Colyton Grammar School: Esse quam videri (Latin: Be rather than seem to be)
Crompton House CE School: Sapere aude (Latin: Dare to be wise)
Cranbrook School, Kent: Maiora tento praesentibus aequus (Latin: Being equal to the present [challenges], I attempt greater things)
Crossley Heath Grammar School: Omne bonum ab alto (Latin: All good things come from above)
Culford School: Viriliter agite estote fortes (Latin: Quit ye like men, be strong)
Dean Close School: verbum dei lucerna (Latin: God's word, a guiding light)
Denstone College: Lignum crucis arbor scientiae (Latin: The wood of the cross is the tree of knowledge)
Derby Grammar School: Vita sine litteris mors (Latin: Life without learning is death)
Derby School: Vita hominis sine literis mors est (Latin: Life without learning is death)
Devonport High School for Boys: Prorsum semper honeste (Latin: Forwards always proud)
Devonport High School for Girls: Sine labe decus (Latin: Honour without dishonour)
Doncaster Grammar School: Confort et liesse (French: Comfort and joy)
Dr Challoner's Grammar School: Ad astra per aspera (Latin: To the stars through difficulties)
Dulwich College: Detur Gloria Soli Deo (Latin: Let glory be given to God alone)
Durham School: Floreat Dunelmia (Latin: May Durham flourish)
Ellesmere College:Pro patria dimicans (Latin: Striving for one's country)
Emanuel School: Pour bien desirer (French: The noble aim)
Epping Boys High School: Strive to achieve
Eton College: Floreat Etona (Latin: May Eton flourish)
Fearns Community Sports College: Further, faster, higher
Felsted School: Garde ta foy (French: Keep your faith)
Finchley Catholic High School: Da nobis recta sapere (Latin: Grant that we may be truly wise)
Forest School, Snaresbrook: In pectore robur (Latin: Heart of oak)
Framlingham College, Suffolk: Studio sapientia crescit (Latin: Wisdom grows with study)
Gateshead Grammar School: Toil no soil (from the poem Works and Days by Hesiod)
George Heriot's School: I distribute chearfullie
Greenwood Academy, Dreghorn: Aye to learn
Gresham's School: All worship be to God only
Hanley Castle High School: Ducet amor patriae (Latin: Led by love of country)
Harrow School: Stet fortuna domus (Latin: Let fortune of the house stand)
Hartismere School, Eye, Suffolk: Discamus ut serviamus (Latin: We learn that we might serve)
Hereford Cathedral School: Floreat Schola Herefordensis (Latin: May the school of Hereford flourish)
High School of Dundee: Prestante Domino (Latin: Under the leadership of God)
Hurstpierpoint College: Beati mundo corde (Latin: Blessed are the pure in heart)
Ibstock Place School: Vincit qui se vincit (Latin: He conquers who conquers himself)
Inverness Royal Academy: Labore et virtute (Latin: Labour and Virtue)
Ipswich School: Semper eadem (Latin: Always the same)
Katharine Lady Berkeley's School: non palma sine pulvere (Latin: No reward without effort / Dare to try)
Kent College, Canterbury: Lux tua via mea (Latin: Your Light is My Way)
Kent College, Pembury: Respice finem (Latin: Look to the End)
King's College School, Wimbledon: Sancte et sapienter (Latin: With holiness and wisdom)
King Edward VI Grammar School, Louth Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right / God and my right shall me defend)
King Edward VI School, Lichfield: Deo patriae scholae (Latin: For God, country and school)
King James's Grammar School, Almondbury: Floreat Schola Almondburiensis (Latin: May the school of Almondbury flourish)
King's School, Rochester: Disce aut discede (Latin: Learn or leave)
King's School, Worcester: τα μεν διδακτά μανθάνω, τα δ' ευρετά ζητώ, τα δ' ευκτά παρά θεών ητησάμην (Greek: I learn what may be taught; I seek what may be sought; My other wants I dare to ask from Heaven in prayer.)
Lady Eleanor Holles School: Grace and integrity
Lancaster Royal Grammar School: Praesis ut prosis (Latin: Lead in order to serve)
Lancing College: Beati mundo corde (Latin: Blessed are the pure in heart)
Liverpool College: Non solum ingenii, verum etiam virtutis (Latin: Not only intelligence, but also virtue)
Loughborough Grammar School: Vires acquirit eundo (Latin: We gather strength as we go)
Lucton School: Floreat Luctona (Latin: May Lucton Flourish)
Magdalen College School, Oxford: Sicut lilium (Latin: Like the lily)
Manchester Grammar School: Sapere aude (Latin: Have courage to be wise)
Morehouse College: To uplift the human race through responsible citizenship
Norwich School: Praemia virtutis honores (Latin: Honours are the rewards of virtue)
Oswestry School: Non scholae, sed vitae discimus (Latin: We learn not for school but for life)
Perse School: Qui facit per alium facit per se (Latin: He who does things for others does things for himself)
Plymouth High School for Girls: Non scholae sed vitae discimus (Latin: For life, not school, we learn)
The Prebendal School, Chichester: Fons sapientae verbum dei (Latin: The fount of knowledge is the word of God)
Prestfelde School: Experientia docet (Latin: Experience teaches)
Prince Henry's High School, Evesha]: Parva magna crescunt (Latin: Little things grow into big things)
Queen Mary's Grammar School: Quas dederis solas semper habebes Opes (Latin: Those who only give always have wealth)
Queen Mary's School, Thirsk: Ut serviamus (Latin: To serve)
Ravenscroft School: Audi et aude (Latin: Learn and dare)
Reading School: Floreat Redingensis (Latin: May Reading flourish)
Repton School: Porta vacat culpa (Latin: The gate is free from blame)
Royal Grammar School Worcester:Respice et prospice (Latin: Remember the past and look to the future)
Royal Latin School, Buckingham: High expectations for all (1993), Alle may God amende (1423)
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst: Serve to lead
Royal Wolverhampton School: Nisi Dominus frustra (Without the Lord, frustration) (A contraction of Ps 127; v. 1)
Rugby School: Orando laborando (Latin: By praying, by working)
Saddleworth School: Aim high
Sevenoaks School: Servire Deo regnare est (Latin: To serve God is to rule)
Sir William Borlase's Grammar School: Te digna sequere (Latin: Follow things worthy of thyself)
Solihull School: Perseverantia (Latin: Perseverance)
St Albans School: Non nobis nati (Latin: Born not for ourselves alone)
St. Bartholomew's School, Newbury, Berkshire: Ad lucem (Latin: Towards the light)
St Edward's Roman Catholic/Church of England School, Poole: Learning together
St Dunstan's College, Catford: Albam exorna (Latin: Adorn the white)
St James' School, Grimsby Doctrinæ fons pietas (Latin: From learning springs piety)
St Olave's Grammar School Olaf to right the wrong
St Paul's School, London: Fide et literis (Latin: By faith and by learning)
St Peter's School, York: Super antiquas vias (Latin: Upon the ancient tracks)
Stamford School: Christ me spede (Latin: Christ be with me)
Stockport Grammar School: Vincit qui patitur (Latin: He who endures, conquers)
The Chafford School, Rainham, London: Achievement for all through the pursuit of excellence
The Downs School, Malvern: Aedificandum est (Latin: It is in the building)
The Elms School, Malvern: God grant grace
The Glasgow Academy: Serva fidem (Latin: Keep the faith)
The John Lyon School: Stet fortuna domus (Latin: Let fortune of the House stand)
The King's School, Grantham: Honi soit qui mal y pense (Latin: Shame upon him who thinks evil upon it / Evil to he who evil thinks)
The King's School, Ottery St Mary: Schola Regia De Ottery (Latin: The King's School of Ottery)
Thetford Grammar School: Loyaute me oblige (French: Loyalty binds me)
Thomas Rotherham College: Ne ingrati videamur (Latin: Lest We Should Appear Ungrateful)
Trinity School, Croydon: Vincit qui patitur (Latin: He who endures, conquers)
Twynham School: Ut prosim (Latin: That I may serve)
Wath Comprehensive School: Meliora spectare (Latin: Look to Better Things)
Warwick School: Altiora peto (Latin: I seek higher things)
Wells Cathedral School: Esto quod es (Latin: Be what you are)
Westminster School: Dat Deus incrementum (Latin: God gives the increase)
Wirral Grammar School for Boys: Sapientia ianua vitae (Latin: Wisdom is the Gateway to Life)
Worksop College: Semper ad coelestia (Latin: Always towards heaven)
Wymondham College: Floreat sapientia (Latin: Let Wisdom Flourish)
Yarm School: Erudio pro vita (Latin: Education for life)

United States

Alfred University: Fiat Lux (Latin: Let there be light)
American University: Pro deo et patria (Latin: For God and country)
Amherst College: Terras Irradient (Latin: Let them give light to the world)
Aquinas Institute: Credo Quid Quid Dixit Dei Filius (Latin: I believe whatever the Son of God has said)
Bates College: Amore Ac Studio (Latin: Love of learning) - Charles Sumner
Benedict College: Veritas et Virtus (Latin: Truth and virtue)
Bob Jones University: Petimus Credimus (Latin: We seek, we trust)
Boston College: Aien Aristeuein/αιεν αριστευειν (Greek: Ever to excel); Religioni et bonis artibus (Latin: For religion and the good arts)
Boston University: Learning, Virtue, Piety
Brandeis University: Truth, even unto its innermost parts
Brigham Young University: Enter to learn; go forth to serve
Brown University: In deo speramus (Latin: In God we hope)
California Institute of Technology: The truth shall make you free
California Maritime Academy: Laborare Pugnare Parati Sumus (Latin: To work or fight, we are ready)
California State University, Fresno: Lucem Accipe Ut Reddas (Latin: Receive the light that you may give it forth)
Campbell University: Ad Astra Per Aspera (Latin: To the stars through difficulties)
Carnegie-Mellon University: My Heart Is In The Work
Claremont McKenna College: Crescit cum commercio civitas (Latin: Civilization prospers with commerce)
Clark Atlanta University: I'll Find a Way or Make One / Culture for Service
College of the Holy Cross: In hoc signo vonces (Latin: In this sign you will conquer)
Columbia University: In lumine Tuo videbimus lumen [Psalm 36:9] (Latin: In thy light shall we see light)
Cornell University: I would found an institution where any person can find instruction in any study
Dartmouth College: Vox clamantis in deserto [Luke 3:4], (Latin: The voice of one crying in the wilderness)
Eastern Nazarene College: Via, Veritas, Vita (Latin: The Way, the Truth, and the Life)
Erskine College: Scientia cum moribus conjuncta (Latin: Knowledge joined with morals)
Florida A&M University: Head, heart, hand, field
Florida Atlantic University: Where Tomorrow Begins
Florida State University: Vires, artes, mores (Latin: Strength, skill, character)
Foothill College: Upgrade. Advance.
Fordham University: Sapientia et doctrina (Latin: Wisdom and learning)
Franklin & Marshall College: Lux et lex (Latin: Light and law)
Franklin Pierce Law Center: Inspiring Excellence
Georgetown University: Utraque unum (Latin: Both and one)
Georgia Institute of Technology: Progress and Service^[20]
Hampden–Sydney College: Huc venite iuvenes ut exeatis viri (Latin: Come here as boys so you may leave as men)
Hampshire College: Non Satis Scire (Latin: To know is not enough)
Harvard University: Veritas (Latin: Truth)
Hollywood High School: Achieve the Honorable
Horace Mann School: Magna est Veritas et Praevalet (Latin: Great is the truth and it prevails)
Indiana University: Lux et Veritas (Latin: Light and truth)
Iowa State University: Science with practice
Johns Hopkins University: Veritas vos liberabit [John 8:32], (Latin: The truth will set you free)
Johnson and Wales University: When All Else Fails Johnson and Wales
Massachusetts Institute of Technology: Mens et Manus (Latin: Mind and hand)
Mercyhurst University: Carpe Diem (Latin: Seize the day)
Miami University: Prodesse Quam Conspici (Proceed without being conspicuous)
New York University: Perstare et praestare (To persevere and to excel)
Northfield Mount Hermon School: Discere et Vivere (Learn and live)
Northwestern University: Quaecumque Sunt Vera (Latin: Whatsoever things are true)
Northeastern University: Lux, Veritas, Virtus (Latin: Light, truth, courage)
Norwich University: I Will Try
Oglethorpe University: Nescit cedere (Latin: He does not know how to give up)
Ohio Wesleyan University: In lumine tuo videbimus lumen (Latin: In your light we shall see the light)
Pitzer College: Provida Futuri (Latin: Mindful of the future)
Plymouth State University: Ut Prosim (Latin: That I may serve)
Poly Prep Country Day School, Brooklyn, NY: Virtus victrix fortunae (Latin: Virtue is the conqueror of fortune)
Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Brooklyn, NY: Homo et hominis opera partes naturae (Latin: Both man and the works of man are part of nature)
Portland State University: Doctrina urbi serviat (Latin: Let knowledge serve the city)
Princeton University: Dei sub numine viget (Latin: Under God's power she flourishes)
Purdue University: Education, Research, Service
Quinnipiac University: Challenging Students to Meet the Challenges of the Future
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute: Knowledge and Thoroughness^[21] Slogans: Why not change the world?, One word changes everything. Rensselaer.^[22]
Rhodes College: Truth, Loyalty, Service
Rutgers University: Sol iustitiae et occidentem illustra (Latin: Sun of righteousness, shine upon the West also)
Scripps College: Incipit vita nova (Latin: Here begins new life)
Seton Hall University: Hazard Zet Forward (In spite of all hazards, go forward) - Taken from the Seton family's Coat of Arms (Scotland)
Shepherd University: Ne Plus Ultra (Latin: The highest point capable of being attained)
Shimer College: Not to be served, but to serve
Sonoma State University: Lux Mentis, Lux Orbis (Latin: Light of the mind, light of the world)
Stanford University: Die Luft der Freiheit weht (German: The wind of freedom blows)
Stetson University: Pro Deo et Veritate (For God and truth)
Stevens Institute of Technology: Per aspera ad astra (Latin: Through hardships to the stars)
Syracuse University: Suos Cultores Scientia Coronat (Latin: Knowledge crowns those who seek her)
The Catholic University of America: Deus Lux Mea Est (Latin: God is my light)
The Evergreen State College: Omnia Extares (Latin: Let it all hang out)
The Ohio State University: Disciplina in Civitatem (Latin: Education for citizenship)
Tufts University: Pax et Lux (Latin: Peace and Light)
Tulane University: Non Sibi Sed Suis (Latin: Not for oneself, but for one's own)
United Negro College Fund: A mind is a terrible thing to waste
United States Military Academy West Point: Duty, Honor, Country
University of Arizona: Bear Down
University of Baltimore: Knowledge that Works
University of California: Fiat Lux (Latin: Let there be light)
University of Central Florida: Reach for the Stars
University of Chicago: Crescat scientia; vita excolatur (Latin: Let knowledge grow from more to more; and so be human life enriched)
University of Florida: The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens
University of Georgia: Et docere et rerum exquirere causas (Latin: To teach and to inquire into the nature of things)
University of Hawaii: Maluna a'e o na lahui a pau ke ola ke kanaka (Hawaiian: Above all nations is humanity)
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign: Learning and Labor
University of Maryland, College Park: Fatti maschii, Parole femine (Strong deeds, gentle words)
University of Massachusetts - Amherst: Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem (Latin: By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty)
University of Miami: Magna est veritas (Latin: Great is the truth)
University of Michigan: Artes, Scientia, Veritas (Latin: Arts, Science, Truth)
University of Minnesota: Omnibus Artibus Commune Vinculum (Latin: A common bond for all the arts and sciences)
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill: Lux libertas (Latin: Light and liberty)
University of Notre Dame: Vita, Dulcedo, Spes (Latin: life, sweetness, and hope)
University of Oregon: Mens agitat molem (Latin: Mind moves matter)
University of Pennsylvania: Leges sine moribus vanae (Latin: Laws without morals are useless)
University of Pittsburgh: Veritas et Virtus (Latin: Truth and virtue)
University of Rhode Island: Think Big. We Do.
University of Rochester: Meliora
University of South Carolina: Emollit Mores Nec Sinit Esse Feros (Latin: Learning humanizes character and does not permit it to be cruel)
University of South Florida: Truth and Wisdom
University of Southern California: Palmam qui meruit ferat. (Latin: Let him who earns the palm bear it)
University of Texas: Disciplina praesidium civitatis (Latin: Discipline, the guardian of the state)
University of Washington: Lux sit (Latin: Let it be light)
University of Wisconsin - Madison: Numen Lumen (Latin: The divine within the universe, however manifested, is my light)
Valparaiso University: n luce tua videmus lucem (Latin: In Thy light we see light)
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University: Ut Prosim (Latin: That I may serve)
Washington and Lee University: Non incautus futuri (Latin: Not unmindful of the future)
Washington School (Mississippi): Exitus Acta Probat (Latin: Action produces results)
Wellesley College: Non Ministrari sed Ministrare (Latin: Not to be served, but to serve / Not to be ministered unto, but to minister)
Western University of Health Sciences: Educare, Sanare, Coniunctim (Latin: To teach, to heal, together)
Willamette University: Not Unto Ourselves Alone are we Born
Wofford College: Intaminatis fulget honoribus (Latin: Untarnished, she shines with honor)
Yale University: Lux et veritas (Latin: Light and truth)

Zimbabwe

Schools

Allan Wilson High School: We are men of men
Arundel School: Gratia et scientia (Latin: Grace and learning)
Bernard Mizeki College: Liberavi animum meum (Latin: I have liberated my mind)
Chinhoyi High School: Pietas (Latin: Duty)
Chisipite Senior School: Fons vitae caritas (Latin: Love is the fountain of life)
Christian Brothers College, Bulawayo: Viriliter age (Latin: Act manfully)
Cornway College: Let there be light
Dominican Convent High School: Veritas (Latin: Truth)
Eaglesvale High School: Diens (Afrikaans: Service)
Ellis Robins School, Harare: Esse quam videri (Latin: To be rather than to seem)
Falcon College: Sic itur ad astra (Latin: Reach for the stars)
Gifford High School: Hinc orior (Latin: From here I arise)
Girls' College: Our hope is constant in thee
Girls High School, Harare: Per ardua ad astra (Latin: Through hard work, we will reach the stars)
Gokomere High School: Vincere caritate (Latin: Conquer with love)
Hellenic Academy: Aien apisteyein (Greek: Ever to be best)
Hillcrest College: Simba mate (Shona: From perseverance comes strength)
Jameson High School: Sine metu (Latin: Without fear)
JZ Moyo High School: Education with production
Kyle College: Veritas vincit (Latin: Truth conquers)
Kutama College: Esse quam videri (Latin: To be rather than to seem)
Lingfield Christian Academy: Veritas et utilitas (Latin: Truth and service)
Lomagundi College: Tabatana (Shona: Togetherness)
Milton High School (Zimbabwe): Quit ye like men
Moleli High School: Tsvakai chokwadi kuyamura vamwe (Shona: Seek the truth to help others)
Mount Pleasant School, Harare: A man of understanding walks upright
Nyanga High School, Marist Brothers: Pietas et veritas (Latin: Duty and truth)
Peterhouse Boys' School: Conditur in petra (Latin: It is founded on the rock)
Peterhouse Girls' School: Conditur in petra (Latin: It is founded on the rock)
Petra High School: On this rock
Plumtree School: Ad definitum finem (Latin: To a definite end)
Prince Edward School: Tot facienda parum factum (Latin: So little done, So little time left)
St. Bernard's High School: Prayer and hard work lead to success
St Dominic's Chishawasha: Veritas (Latin: Truth)
St George's College, Harare: Ex fide fiducia (Latin: From faith comes confidence)
St. Ignatius College: Ignem mittite in terram (Latin: To set the world on fire)
St. John's College: Dominus pastor (Latin: The Lord is our shepherd)
St. John's High School: Veritas (Latin: Truth)
The Heritage School, Zimbabwe: Alta pete (Latin: Aim high)
Thornhill High School: Per spinas ad culmina (Latin: Through the thorns to the hilltop)
Watershed College: Ex arduis florio (Latin: Through hardwork we shall achieve)

Universities

Africa University:
Bindura University of Science Education: Commitment, discipline, excellence
Catholic University of Zimbabwe: Pro deo et Sapientia (Latin: For God and wisdom)
Chinhoyi University of Technology:
Great Zimbabwe University:
Gwanda State University:
Harare Institute of Technology: Success through innovation
Lupane State University:
Midlands State University: Our hands, our minds, our destiny
National University of Science and Technology, Zimbabwe: Think in other terms
Reformed Church University:
Solusi University: We serve
University of Zimbabwe: Knowledge, diligence, integrity
Women's University in Africa: Addressing gender disparity and fostering equality in university education
Zimbabwe Open University:
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University:

Unsorted

Bishop Timon HS: fortes in fide (Latin: Strong in faith)
Instituto Nacional Mejía, Quito, Ecuador: Per aspera ad astra (Latin: To the stars with effort)
Keats's College, Chemin Grenier, Mauritius: Une ecole une famille (French: A school a family)
Keats's College, Chemin Grenier, Mauritius: Virtute et Industria (Latin: Hard work is a virtue)
Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu: mens agitat molem (Latin: mind moves matter)
National Polytechnic Institute (IPN): La técnica al servicio de la patria (Spanish: Tech to the service of the State)
National Taiwan University: Cultivate your virtue; advance your intellect; love your country; love your people
National Tsing Hua University: 自強不息，厚德載物 (Traditional Chinese: Self-discipline and social commitment)
National University of the Littoral: Lux Indeficiens (Latin: Inextinguishable light)
Neil Thomas Christian University: Be Holy as I Am Holy (1Pet 1:16)
Oakland Colegio Campestre: Felicitas, Integritas Et Sapientia (Latin: Happiness, integrity and knowledge)
Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung: Bakuning Hyang Mrih Guna Santyaya Bhakti (Based on belief in God, pursuing knowledge to serve the community)
Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University: Freedom, Peace, and Humanism, International Mutual Understanding and the Creation of the Future of the Asia Pacific
Royal College Colombo: Disce aut Discede (Latin: Learn or depart)
Saint Joseph's College, Hong Kong: Labore et Virtute (Latin: Labour and virtue)
Seoul National University: Veritas lux mea (Latin: The truth is my light)
Tsinghua University: 自强不息，厚德载物 (Simplified Chinese: Self-discipline and social commitment)
Universal Public School: Vidya Sheelena Shobhate (Character brightens education)
University of Garyounis: وقل ربي زدني علماً
University of Hong Kong: Sapientia et Virtus (Latin: Wisdom and virtue)
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University of Iaşi: Astra ex Astris (Latin: Stars from stars)
University of Malta: Ut Fructificemus Deo
University of Nairobi, Kenya: Unitate et Labore (Latin: In unity and work)
University of São Paulo: Scientia Vinces (Latin: Through knowledge you conquer)
University of Zulia (LUZ): Post Nubila Phoebus (Latin: Beyond the clouds, the sun)
University of the West Indies: Oriens Ex Occidente Lux (Latin: Light rising from the West)
Unseen University: Nunc id Vides. Nunc ne Vides (Latin: Now you see it. Now you don't)
Whitsunday Christian College: Excel in Truth and Grace

References

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