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SPQR
SPQR or S.P.Q.R., an initialism for '''''' (; ), is an emblematic phrase referring to the government of the Roman Republic. It appears on documents made public by an inscription in stone or metal, in dedications of monuments and public works, and on some Roman currency.
Carpe diem
Latin phrase
memento mori
artistic or symbolic reminder of the inevitability of death
E pluribus unum
Latin phrase on the great seal of United States, literally means "out of many, one"
primus inter pares
Latin phrase meaning "first among equals"
Sapere aude
latin phrase
Sic semper tyrannis
Latin phrase
Ad maiorem Dei gloriam
Latin motto of the Society of Jesus
motto of the European Union
official motto of the European Union
Plus ultra
Latin motto and the national motto of Spain
In hoc signo vinces
latin motto
Unus pro omnibus, omnes pro uno
unofficial motto of Switzerland

A.E.I.O.U.
thumb|Illumination from the records of King Frederick, dated 1446
"A.E.I.O.U." (sometimes spelled A.E.I.O.V.) was a symbolic device coined by Emperor Frederick III (1415–1493) and historically used as a motto by the Habsburgs. One note in his notebook (discovered in 1666), though not in the same hand, explains it in German and Latin as "All the world is subject to Austria" ( or ). Frederick habitually signed buildings such as Santa Maria dell'Anima in Rome, , or Graz Cathedral as well as his tableware and other objects with the vowel graphemes. A.E.I.O.U. is also the motto of the Theresian Mil
Sic transit gloria mundi
Latin phrase
Novus ordo seclorum
motto that appears on American currency
Tempus fugit
Latin phrase
Soli Deo gloria
Latin sentence from the Vulgate
Citius, Altius, Fortius – Communiter
motto of olympic movement and olympic games
Semper Fidelis
motto
A Mari Usque Ad Mare
national motto of Canada
Festina lente
Latin phrase
annuit cœptis
one of two mottos on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States
suum cuique
antique philosophical theory, often translated as "to each his own" or "may all get their due"
FERT
thumb|Lesser coat of arms of Italy|coat of arms of the [[Kingdom of Italy (1890)]]
FERT is the motto of the royal House of Savoy and Kingdom of Italy. The motto was adopted by Duke Vittorio Amedeo II (1666–1732).
nemo me impune lacessit
Latin motto of the Kingdom of Scotland
Fiat iustitia, et pereat mundus
latin phrase
fluctuat nec mergitur
the motto of Paris
Dum spiro spero
Latin phrase
Restauratio Imperii
Byzantine emperor Justinian I's plan to reconquer the territory of the former Roman Empire
Veritas vos liberabit
biblical adage
Non scholae, sed vitae discimus
phrase
post tenebras lux
Latin phrase
Sit tibi terra levis
Latin inscription on funerary items
Via, Veritas, Vita
words spoken by Jesus of Nazareth according to the Christian Gospel of John
Salus populi suprema lex esto
legal maxim by Cicero

Vi veri universum vivus vici
modern Latin phrase, meaning "By the power of truth, I, while living, have conquered the universe"
Nullius in verba
Royal Society motto: take no one's word for it
Animus in consulendo liber
motto
Labor omnia vincit
Latin phrase
Sine ira et studio
latin term; "without anger and passion"

Ubi panis ibi patria
latin expression

Per ardua ad astra
motto
Fiat justitia ruat caelum
Latin phrase
Etiamsi omnes, ego non
Latin Biblical motto meaning "Even if all others... I will not."
ad astra
Latin phrase meaning "to the stars"
Pro aris et focis
common latin phrase
Nec Temere, Nec Timide
latin phrase
Nec pluribus impar
motto associated with Louis XIV
Esse quam videri
Latin phrase
Pro Fide, Lege et Rege
18th-century motto of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth
magis
'''''' (pronounced "màh-gis") is a Latin word that means "more" or "greater". It is related to , a Latin phrase meaning "for the greater glory of God", the motto of the Society of Jesus. refers to the philosophy of doing more for Christ, and therefore doing more for others. It is an expression of an aspiration and inspiration. It relates to forming the ideal society centered on Jesus Christ.
Alis volat propriis
motto of Oregon
Et in Arcadia ego
group of two paintings by Nicolas Poussin
Quis separabit?
Latin motto meaning "who will separate?"
Pari passu
Latin phrase; "on equal footing"
Semper paratus
Latin language motto
Totus Tuus
"all yours", Latin motto used by pope John Paul II
Audemus jura nostra defendere
state motto of Alabama; trans. "We dare defend our rights"
Ne quid nimis
latin phrase
Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem
official motto of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts