Prodesse Quam Conspici
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Prodesse Quam Conspici is a Latin phrase meaning "to accomplish rather than to be conspicuous," emphasizing the value of substance and service over outward display.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
|---|---|
| Prodesse Quam Conspici canonical | 1 |
Statements (28)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin motto
ⓘ
Latin phrase ⓘ |
| alternativeTranslation |
to be of use rather than to be noticed
ⓘ
to do good rather than to be seen ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
humility
ⓘ
modesty ⓘ practical usefulness ⓘ service ⓘ |
| category |
Latin mottos
ⓘ
ethical maxims ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
action over recognition
ⓘ
service over display ⓘ substance over appearance ⓘ usefulness over ostentation ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| literalTranslation | to accomplish rather than to be conspicuous ⓘ |
| meaning |
than
ⓘ
to be seen ⓘ to be useful ⓘ to benefit ⓘ |
| moralFocus | doing good without seeking attention ⓘ |
| partOf | Prodesse Quam Conspici NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedAs |
organizational motto
ⓘ
school motto ⓘ university motto ⓘ |
| word1 | prodesse ⓘ |
| word2 | quam ⓘ |
| word3 | conspici ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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