[HPforGrownups] Mottoes for Houses

[Andrew MacIan]

Greetings from Andrew!

A some 'negative' responses, dealing with the
(regrettably) real world....
--- catlady_de_los_angeles <catlady at wicca.net> wrote:
> Will people please (answer on OT:
> HPFGU-OTChatter at yahoogroups.com ) 
> help me think of funny mottoes and serious mottoes
> for the four 
> Houses? I can explain what I mean by examples:
> 
> HUFFLEPUFF
> Loyaulte me lie (translation: Loyalty Binds Me)
> Semper Fidelis (translation: Always Faithful)

Sorry, but Uncle Sam's Misguided Children already own
this one.

> Nothing great was ever achieved without hard work.
> Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration.
> I may be slow but I'm ahead of you.
> 
> RAVENCLAW
> So many books, so little time.
> He who dies with the most books, wins.
> Knowledge is Power.

Close to the motto of the US CIA.

> Veritatem Dilexi (translation: Search for Truth)
> 
> SLYTHERIN
> Old age and treachery always beat youth and skill.
> My lawyer can beat up your lawyer.
> History is written by the winners.
> 
> GRYFFINDOR
> Follow Me

Sorry, but one of my old haunts (U.S. Army Infantry
School(s) at Ft. Benning, GA) owns this one, as well
as all U.S. infantry commanders, from PFCs up to full
generals, who evere decided to *do something*.

> Always Ready

Semper Paratus is the motto of the U.S. Coast Guard.

Cheers,

Drieux


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