List of U.S. state mottos

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State	Motto	Translation (if applicable)	Language	Year	Ref.
	Audemus jura nostra defendere Audemus jura nostra defendere Audemus jura nostra defendere is the List of U.S. state mottos of Alabama, depicted on a yellow ribbon below the Coat of Arms of Alabama and completed in 1923....	We dare defend our rights	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	North to the future		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Samoa, Muamua Le Atua	Samoa, let God be first	Samoan Samoan language The Samoan or Samoan language is the traditional language of Samoa and American Samoa and is an official language—alongside English language—in both jurisdictions....
	Ditat Deus	God enriches	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Regnat populus (originally Regnant populi)	The people rule	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....	1864
	Eureka Eureka (word) Eureka is an exclamation used as an interjection to celebrate a Discovery ....	I have found it	Greek Greek language Greek is an Indo-European languages native to the southern Balkan peninsula, the language of the Greek people. It forms an independent branch within Indo-European....
	Nil sine numine	Nothing without God's will	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Qui transtulit sustinet Qui transtulit sustinet Qui transtulit sustinet is the List of U.S. state mottos of Connecticut depicted on a blue ribbon below the grapevines....	He who transplanted sustains	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Liberty and Independence		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Justitia Omnibus	Justice for All	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	In God We Trust In God We Trust In God We Trust is the official United States national motto and the U.S. state of Florida. The motto first appeared on a United States coin in 1864, but In God We Trust did not become the official U.S....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Wisdom, justice, and moderation		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
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	Ua Mau ke Ea o ka Aina i ka Pono	The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness	Hawaiian Hawaiian language The Hawaiian language is an Austronesian languages that takes its name from Hawaii , the largest island in the tropical North Pacific archipelago where it developed....
	Esto perpetua Esto perpetua Esto perpetua is the List of U.S. state mottos of Idaho. The motto appears on the back of the 2007 Idaho quarter . It was also adopted by The National Grange of the Order of Patrons of Husbandry, a farm organization constituted in Washington D.C....	Let it be perpetual	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	State sovereignty, national union		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	The Crossroads of America		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Our liberties we prize and our rights we will maintain		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Ad astra per aspera Per Aspera Ad Astra Per aspera ad Astra is a Latin phrase meaning "through hardships to the stars" and is the motto of many organizations. It may also refer to:* Per Aspera Ad Astra , a 1981 Soviet science fiction film...	To the stars through adversity	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	United we stand, divided we fall United we stand, divided we fall "United we stand, Divided we fall" is a phrase that has been used in mottos, from nations and states to songs. The basic concept is that unless the people are united, it is easy to destroy them.... Deo gratiam habeamus	Let us be grateful to God	English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa... Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....	2002
	Union, justice, and confidence		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Dirigo Dirigo Dirigo is the List of U.S. state mottos of Maine, having once been the only state to hold its elections in September. The resolutions adopting the Seal of Maine upon which this motto appears, give some insight into the meaning intended by the state motto: "...as the Pole Star has been considered the mariner's guide and director in cond...	I lead	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Fatti maschii, parole femine Fatti maschii, parole femine Fatti maschii, parole femine is the List of U.S. state mottos of Maryland. Sometimes mistaken for Latin, the language of many state mottos, it is actually Italian language, although the modern spelling of the phrase is "Fatti maschi, parole femmine", making Maryland the only USA state with a motto in that language....	Manly deeds, womanly words	Italian Italian language Italian is a Romance languages spoken by about 63 million people as a first language, primarily in Italy. In Switzerland, Italian is one of four Linguistic geography of Switzerlands....
	Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem Ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem is a List of U.S. state mottos of Massachusetts in the United States, adopted in 1775. It has not been specifically adopted as the motto of the state but has been accepted as an element of the arms and seal of the Commonwealth....	By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Si quaeris peninsulam amoenam circumspice	If you seek a pleasant peninsula, look about you	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	L'étoile du Nord Quae sursum volo videre (territorial motto)	The star of the North I long to see what is beyond	French French language French is a Romance language spoken around the world by around 80 million people as first language, by 190 million as second language, and by about another 200 million people as an acquired tongue, with significant speakers in 54 countries....   Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....	1849
	Virtute et armis Virtute et armis Virtute et armis is a List of U.S. state mottos of Mississippi, accepted as an element of the Seal of Mississippi. It may have been suggested by the motto of Lord Gray De Wilton Virtute non armis fido ....	By valor and arms	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Salus populi suprema lex esto Salus populi suprema lex esto Salus populi suprema lex esto is found in Cicero's De Legibus , as Ollis salus populi suprema lex esto.The phrase is the List of U.S....	Let the welfare of the people be the supreme law	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Oro y plata	Gold and silver	Spanish Spanish language Spanish or Castilian is a Romance languages that originated in northern Spain, and gradually spread in the Kingdom of Castile and evolved into the principal language of government and trade....
	Equality before the law		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	All for our country		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Live Free or Die Live Free or Die "Live Free or Die" is the official motto of the U.S. state of New Hampshire, adopted by the state in 1945. It is possibly the best-known of all List of U.S....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Liberty and prosperity		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Crescit eundo Crescit eundo "Crescit eundo" is the List of U.S. state mottos of the U.S. State of New Mexico. It is Latin in origin and can be translated to "It grows as it goes" or "It increases as it goes", though the former is the official translation for the motto....	It grows as it goes	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Excelsior	Ever upward!	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Esse quam videri Esse quam videri Esse quam videri is a Latin language phrase meaning "To be, rather than to seem". It has been used as motto by a number of different groups....	To be rather than to seem	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Liberty and union, now and forever, one and inseparable		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
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	With God, all things are possible With God, all things are possible "With God, all things are possible" is the List of U.S. state mottos of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is derived from the Gospel of Matthew, Chapter 19, Verse 26....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Labor omnia vincit Labor omnia vincit Labor omnia vincit is a list of Latin phrases, meaning "Hard work conquers all". The phrase appears in Virgil's Georgics, Book I, in the form Labor omnia uicit improbus ....	Labor conquers all things	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Alis volat propriis Alis volat propriis Alis volat propriis is a Latin phrase meaning "She flies with her own wings" and is the List of U.S. state mottos of U.S. state of Oregon.... (formerly The Union The Union The Union may refer to:* The Union of the United States during the American Civil War* The List of U.S. state mottos of Oregon from 1957 until 1987, still featured on the state's seal and flag.... )	She flies with her own wings	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....	1957
	Virtue, Liberty, and Independence Virtue, liberty, and independence Virtue, Liberty, and Independence was adapted in 1875 as Pennsylvania's official motto. It was taken from the Coat of Arms of Pennsylvania, and it represents the fact that Pennsylvania was the site where the Declaration of Independence was signed....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Joannes Est Nomem Ejus	John John the Baptist John the Baptist was a mission preacher and a major religious figure who led a movement of baptism at the Jordan River in expectation of a divine apocalypse that would restore occupied Israel....  is his name	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Hope Hope Hope is a belief in a positive outcome related to events and circumstances in one's life. Hope is the feeling that what is wanted can be had or that events will turn out for the best....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Dum spiro spero Dum spiro spero Dum spiro spero means "While I breathe, I hope" in Latin Language and is generally attributed to Cicero.It is a motto of various places and families....   Animis opibusque parati	While I breathe, I hope Ready in soul and resource	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Under God the people rule		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Agriculture and commerce		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Friendship Friendship Friendship is a term used to denote co-operative and supportive behavior between two or more people. In this sense, the term connotes a Interpersonal relationship which involves mutual knowledge, esteem, and affection and respect along with a degree of rendering service to friends in times of need or crisis....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Industry Industry An industry is the manufacturing of a Good or Service within a category. Although industry is a broad term for any kind of economic production, in economics and urban planning industry is a synonym for the secondary sector, which is a type of economic activity involved in the manufacturing of raw materials into goods and products....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Freedom and Unity Freedom and Unity "Freedom and Unity" is the official motto of the U.S. state of Vermont. The motto was first adopted in 1788 for use on the Great Seal of the Vermont Republic....		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Sic semper tyrannis Sic semper tyrannis Sic semper tyrannis is a Latin phrase meaning "thus always to tyrants." It is sometimes loosely translated as "Death to tyrants." The phrase may be a shortened version of Sic semper evello mortem Tyrannis, meaning "Thus always do I deal death to tyrants." It is the List of U.S....	Thus always to tyrants	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	United in Pride and Hope		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Al-ki (unofficial)	By and by	Chinook Jargon Chinook Jargon Chinook Jargon originated as a pidgin trade language of the Pacific Northwest, and spread quickly up the West Coast from modern Oregon to the regions now Washington, British Columbia, and Alaska....	—
	Montani semper liberi Montani semper liberi Montani Semper Liberi is the official motto of the state of West Virginia in the United States and the coat of arms for the Colombian city of Bucaramanga....	Mountaineers are always free	Latin Latin Latin is an Italic language, historically spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. Through the Military history of the Roman Empire, Latin spread throughout the Mediterranean and a large part of Europe....
	Forward		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...
	Equal Rights		English English language English is a West Germanic language that originated in Anglo-Saxon England and has lingua franca status in many parts of the world as a result of the military, economic, scientific, political and cultural influence of the British Empire in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries and that of the United States from the mid 20th century onwa...

See also

• List of U.S. state nicknames
  List of U.S. state nicknames
  
  The following is a table of U.S. state nicknames, including officially adopted nicknames and other traditional nicknames for individual U.S. states of the United States....
  
• List of U.S. state slogans
  List of U.S. state slogans
  
  This list of U.S. state slogans is made up the advertising slogans, currently and formerly used by U.S. states. Most states establish such slogans for the promotion of tourism....
  
• List of national mottos

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