The saying "ex nihilo nihil fit" meaning nothing comes from nothing. This saying can be traced back to Parmenides, who was a six or early fifth-century presocratic Greek philosopher. It is also associated with ancient Greek cosmology, and can even tie back to Homer and Hesiod. The concept of nothing comes from nothing is seem within physics in the way things work and motions. I think this proverb means that if nothing is put in, nothing is going to be given out. if you expect something to come out of nothing, it will never happen because you never put anything in, to begin with. For example, in sports, if you want to get better, you have to put work in and actually practice. If you sit back and hope that you will get better and not put the work it, you will never get better. I think this phrase is useful and should be used because it is a good proverb to live by because it gives the straight forward answer for a work ethic.
“Nothing Comes from Nothing.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Sept. 2019, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_comes_from_nothing.
Natasha Silverlieb
Collage Motto: George Washington Univeristy
The motto of GW is "Deus Nobis Fiducia," which translates as "in god our trust." This motto was made in 1821 when the United States Congress founded the school. The motto is from the ending verses of the Star Spangled banner and represents the nation that Gorge Washington who the school gets its namesake from. The prayer with the name "in god our trust: given on the first birthday celebration of the 1st. President's birthday celebration after his death. I think that this motto is very fitting for a school that is built in the center of the nation's capital. The university looks over the Capitol Building of the country, and the motto reminds students of the great nation Gorge Washington helped shaped, and it's a lasting impact on the history of the world. The motto spurs a sense of hope and unity that being a part of a university as well as a country. This university has stood through every conflict, political scandal and change in Washington and has stood with its "trust in God" as a place of learning and growth unaffected by the partisan environment around it.
Jefferson Ratliff
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_University
https://collectuscoins.com/phrases-from-us-coins
https://books.google.com/books? id=tKdLAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA157&lpg=PA157&dq=George+washington+%22in+god+our+trust%22&source=bl&ots=wvoP25y-Qu&sig=ACfU3U01lLTvUb5KOPyIcMzpgd3YG39wtw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0jPDovfnkAhUFRKwKHeoXAeMQ6AEwFnoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=George%20washington%20%22in%20god%20our%20trust%22&f=false
Jefferson Ratliff
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Washington_University
https://collectuscoins.com/phrases-from-us-coins
https://books.google.com/books? id=tKdLAAAAMAAJ&pg=PA157&lpg=PA157&dq=George+washington+%22in+god+our+trust%22&source=bl&ots=wvoP25y-Qu&sig=ACfU3U01lLTvUb5KOPyIcMzpgd3YG39wtw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0jPDovfnkAhUFRKwKHeoXAeMQ6AEwFnoECAoQAQ#v=onepage&q=George%20washington%20%22in%20god%20our%20trust%22&f=false
The legal term, Subpoena has come up quite a few uses throughout its history. The word subpoena comes from the Middle English words "sub" "pena". These words coming from latin, "sub" meaning under, and "poena" meaning penalty, bringing the whole word subpoena, to mean under penalty. The phrase subpoena is used in law all the time to represent a written order coming from any government agency, however it is most likely the courts. Based on how this term is used in everyday life and what the definition and origins are, I believe that this word does a very good job at conveying the message of "I want to see you testify under oath" which is very similar to "under penalty" I think that the fact that this phrase is still used as original latin speaks to how it can be used to sound threatening. Another reason I think it is still original latin is because of how universal of a term it is, if someone is served a subpoena, people know what that means based on the cultural aspect through media. This word was also made commonplace by King Richard II of England, who used it for his royal courts. I think that the practice of serving a subpoena is still very relevant in modern day society because people testifying before congress is still a very prevalent thing in world law. I also think that the word subpoena should be kept because of how it is used in media like tv shows and other drama.
Matthew Wiggans
Wikipedia
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/subpoena
FindLaw.org
Matthew Wiggans
Wikipedia
https://www.dictionary.com/browse/subpoena
FindLaw.org
College Motto:Brooklyn College
The Brooklyn College motto is Nil sine magno labore. That translates to nothing without great effort. After an hour of looking through wikipedia, the college websites, and some articles about the college in its early years, I could not find why, when, or who selected the motto. I’m willing to believe that the reason is somewhere on the internet, but I have given up hope on where I could find it. I think the motto is a good motto for Brooklyn College and all colleges in general. I think it is a good motto for colleges in general because you should only receive the benefits of a college education via the effort required to get it. For Brooklyn College specifically, they think it works because of the high level of work their students do. While their methods aren’t 100% effective, but it works well enough to give us people such as Bernie Sanders.
I couldn't find a better picture, I looked for half an hour. -Diego
Sources: http://www.picturequotes.com/nil-sine-magno-labore-nothing-without-great-effort-motto-of-brooklyn-college-quote-1021356, http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about.php, http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/facts.php
I couldn't find a better image, I looked for half an hour.I couldn't find a better picture, I looked for half an hour. -Diego
Sources: http://www.picturequotes.com/nil-sine-magno-labore-nothing-without-great-effort-motto-of-brooklyn-college-quote-1021356, http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about.php, http://www.brooklyn.cuny.edu/web/about/facts.php
College Motto: University of Oregon
The University of Oregon’s motto, mens agitat molem, is translated to, “mind moves the mass”. This motto was selected by the university from Virgil’s Aenead in 1876-1878, around the time when the school was founded. The motto also appears on the university's official seal and is the first thing a potential student sees when opening a letter from the school. In general, this is a good school motto. It shows that nothing significant can happen without proper brain development. For the University of Oregon, I also believe that this is a fitting motto. Oregon is usually seen as a school for athletes who want to find success at the professional level and it often provides the means to do so. However, this motto stresses the school’s priority of mental and academic development as opposed to physical. The motto is a reflection of the college's ultimate goal of brain/mental development to prepare its students for life in the real-world.
-Will Schnepf
Velocius Quam Asparagi Coquantur
The phrase I chose for this topic is “velocius quam asparagi coquantur”, which is translated as “faster than you can cook asparagus”. It is claimed that this phrase is accredited to Augustus, but there is little evidence that this is actually true. I believe this phrase is as stated, it just means that something can or needs to be done in a short time. Historically, everyone has cooked asparagus the same. It’s something that only takes a few minutes, so “faster than you can cook asparagus” also means exactly that. I would like to see this make a comeback in modern culture because I think it’s funny and more accurate. Every time people are asked to do a small task, we’re told, “It’ll only take a minute!” Usually, these tasks often take up to three minutes, which isn’t an inconvenience at all; a minute just isn’t accurate. Using this ancient phrase would make more sense, as it could take 1 minute, or it could take 4 minutes. This would mostly be used by adults, because let’s be honest: people my age would never use it.
-Cole Hudson
Mental Floss
Mental Floss
University of Florida
For my college, I picked the University of Florida. I only picked it because, first, SMU was already taken and second, my dad grew up in Miami and we like to go to Watercolor (Rosemary Beach) so I've been there a lot. The University of Florida's motto is "Civium in moribus rei publicae salus" which means "The welfare of the state depends upon the morals of its citizens." I really like this motto as I agree with it. It basically states that the people are in charge of the community; with people doing good things, the community will become a good community. Also with the University of Florida being the oldest college in Florida, it has to upload a certain reputation, which is another reason why I think the motto fits really well with the university. The University is located in Gainesville, which is mostly known for its music and its scenery which is taken by the citizens so the motto stating "the morals of the citizens," I definitely agree with that in part of the University of Florida. Lastly, this motto was introduced by the first Dean of the College Arts and Sciences, James Nesbitt Anderson.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Florida
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g34242-Gainesville_Florida-Vacations.html
Benji Purcel
https://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g34242-Gainesville_Florida-Vacations.html
Benji Purcel
Virtute et armis
Latin: Virtute et armis
English translation: By valor and arms
Latin: Pro scientia et sapientia
English Translation: For knowledge and wisdom
On Wikipedia it says that the motto is "For knowledge and wisdom" but the translation given it says its "By valor and arms"
Virtute et armis is the state motto which was adopted on February 2, 2001, but was originally adopted on February 7, 1894. It was suggested by the lord Gray De Wilson. His original suggestion was Virtute non armis fido ("I trust in virtue not arms"). This is a good motto because it relates to the state of Mississippi but I do now know if it is very good for a school motto. The other motto that I have found for the university is a good motto for school because it talks about knowledge and wisdom. The University of Mississippi has an interesting school motto with by valor and arms because that is something a school is not normal.
Bryson Boyette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Mississippi
https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/michigan/state-motto/virtute-et-armis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Mississippi
English translation: By valor and arms
Latin: Pro scientia et sapientia
English Translation: For knowledge and wisdom
On Wikipedia it says that the motto is "For knowledge and wisdom" but the translation given it says its "By valor and arms"
Virtute et armis is the state motto which was adopted on February 2, 2001, but was originally adopted on February 7, 1894. It was suggested by the lord Gray De Wilson. His original suggestion was Virtute non armis fido ("I trust in virtue not arms"). This is a good motto because it relates to the state of Mississippi but I do now know if it is very good for a school motto. The other motto that I have found for the university is a good motto for school because it talks about knowledge and wisdom. The University of Mississippi has an interesting school motto with by valor and arms because that is something a school is not normal.
Bryson Boyette
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_Mississippi
https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/michigan/state-motto/virtute-et-armis
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Mississippi
Carthage Must be Destroyed
The proverb that I chose is, "Carthago delenda est" which means, "Carthage Must be Destroyed" It is attributed to Cato, a Roman statesman, it was a catchphrase he used at the end of his speeches, during his any and all of his speeches that took place between 264-146 BCE. The phrase was used as a call to action for the Romans to get in the fighting spirit. It also served the purpose of convincing the Roman people that this was a necessary task for Rome to undergo, destroying Rome. A good situation for this phrases usage is in a Football rally, to get the members ready to fight just shouting, "Carthago delenda est" would likely get them in the right mindset. I think we should start using the phrase more, it's similar to the Latin version of, "Hooah!" just shouting it gives a powerful feeling that spreads throughout the area.
http://mentalfloss.com/article/57898/20-latin-phrases-you-should-be-using
-Brian
http://mentalfloss.com/article/57898/20-latin-phrases-you-should-be-using
-Brian
Lux et Lex
The motto for the University of North Dakota, Lux et Lex, means light and law. In connection with the university, I wasn't able to find much information. All found was a "did you know" in a university letter from 1999 that stated the moto was adopted in 1908 to replace their former motto, "Intelligence, the Basis of Civilization." Because I couldn't find any connection between the university and the motto, I tried to find something interesting about the motto itself, such as an interesting history of origin. Again, nothing. All I found was that Franklin and Marshall College share the motto.
- Andrew Tanner
- Andrew Tanner
Lux et Lex
Lux et Lex or Light and Law is the University of North Dakota's Motto. My first thoughts after translating were that the University of North Dakota specializes in law. But when taking a closer look they only have 1 law class. They are more focused on the sciences. It is an interesting motto which suggests that light and law are the most important aspects of education. Which is a good message but the law part is a little misleading. Image of the motto.
Finn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_North_Dakota
https://und.edu/
Finn
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/University_of_North_Dakota
https://und.edu/
College Motto: Harvard
The college motto I chose was Harvard’s “Veritas”. The translation is a noun meaning truth.
The history behind it was first made in 1643, they soon changed the moto to Christi
Gloriam, meaning For Christ in the Church in 1650. Then in 1836, 200 years after Harvard
was made, the Harvard president Josiah Quincy III found Veritas in some old college records.
He decided to put it on the Harvard banner in honor of the 200th anniversary of the college.
In 1843 to 1847, they used the term Veritas as the Harvard seal before they then changed
the motto from Christi Gloriam to Veritas.
The history behind it was first made in 1643, they soon changed the moto to Christi
Gloriam, meaning For Christ in the Church in 1650. Then in 1836, 200 years after Harvard
was made, the Harvard president Josiah Quincy III found Veritas in some old college records.
He decided to put it on the Harvard banner in honor of the 200th anniversary of the college.
In 1843 to 1847, they used the term Veritas as the Harvard seal before they then changed
the motto from Christi Gloriam to Veritas.
Veritas, in my opinion, is a good motto for a school in general because it is short, simple and
easy to remember. It is also something everyone should think about before entering school,
how you need to be truthful not only to yourself but your work and others. For Harvard though,
I do not believe the motto fits that school. Harvard is known to focus on law, and when majoring
to be a lawyer, it is helpful for lawyers to lie or avoid the truth to win the case, so veritas just
does not seem right for that school. I would think that something relating to passion and
hard-working would go well for a Harvard motto, but I don’t think they will change it anytime
soon.
easy to remember. It is also something everyone should think about before entering school,
how you need to be truthful not only to yourself but your work and others. For Harvard though,
I do not believe the motto fits that school. Harvard is known to focus on law, and when majoring
to be a lawyer, it is helpful for lawyers to lie or avoid the truth to win the case, so veritas just
does not seem right for that school. I would think that something relating to passion and
hard-working would go well for a Harvard motto, but I don’t think they will change it anytime
soon.
College Motto: Dartmouth
Motto: Vox Clamantis in Deserto
Translation: "A voice crying out in the wilderness"
History:
Dartmouth is a college in Hanover, New Hampshire, and was established in 1769 by Eleazar Wheelock. The college was originally intended for teaching natives the "Christian way of life" but later on became a renowned college for all, it's also one out of nine colleges in the US that were created before the revolution, giving it great historical significance. Moving on, Dartmouth's motto was chosen by Wheelock during its founding in 1769. It was chosen due to how isolated the college was at that time, literally stating that the college was "a voice crying out in the wilderness." It's meaning also links to the bible and has many biblical references. This motto especially was very popular with Christian men at the time, thus Wheelock thought that the motto would strengthen the presence of religion in the school and in its students.
What I think:
In my opinion, I think that this motto was perfect for the school at the time, but now it seems a bit outdated. Although that's to be expected due to the school being 250 years old, and also the ideals of people back then were different from our ideals now. I do agree though that the school is very isolated, recently this summer I took a tour there because I'm interested in school, and I found that the school was very remote and tucked away from society. With everything considered, the motto is great for the school but it just seems a bit outdated for my tastes.
By: Cat Grayson
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