Mottos

thumb|Logo of the French Republic "", French for "liberty, equality, fraternity" A motto (derived from the Latin , 'mutter', by way of Italian , 'word' or 'sentence') is a sentence or phrase expressing a belief or purpose, or the general motivation or intention of an individual, family, social group, or organization. Mottos (or mottoes) are usually found predominantly in written form (unlike slogans, which may also be expressed orally), and may stem from long traditions of social foundations, or from significant events, such as a civil war or a revolution. One's motto may be in any language, b

art without any didactic, moral, or utilitarian function

political and social slogan

concept that nobility confers social responsibilities

motto of the former National Socialist organization, the Schutzstaffel

informal motto of Google

political cartoon by Benjamin Franklin

Motto coined by Kemal Atatürk

New Hampshire state motto

Phrase used by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk to set Turkish foreign policy

nickname for the Basque coat of arms

Motto of the Scout movement

expression of harmony and unity between dissimilar individuals or groups

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imperialist ideological doctrine of Russian emperor Nicholas I

phrase engraved on the front of the United States Supreme Court building; a societal ideal that has influenced the U.S. legal system

unofficial motto of Poland

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motto of the Nasrid Emirate of Granada

motto of Ferdinand the Catholic inspired by the legend of the Gordian knot

motto used in retailing to refer to customer service and consumer intent

Hendiatris ( ; ) is a figure of speech used for emphasis, in which three words are used to express one idea. The phrases "sun, sea and sand", and "wine, women and song" are examples.

quotation from Star Trek

founding principle of the Republic of Turkey

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Jain aphorism from the Tattvārtha Sūtra