Families
Dum spiro spero is the family motto of numerous families worldwide, including:
- The Dearden Family
- The Clan MacLennan. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MacLennan
- the Olphert family (Ballyconnell, Ireland) The motto and the family coat of arms is still visible above the door at Ballyconnell House, Donegal
- The Dillon family (Ireland).
The Thompson Clan (Irish)
The Young family - displayed st Stanhiil Court, Surrey, in the stained glass window showing the Family Arms of William Young ( Deputy Chairman and co-founder of Lloyds of London)
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Famous quotes containing the word families:
“Accidents will occur in the best-regulated families; and in families not regulated by that pervading influence which sanctifies while it enhances ... in short, by the influence of Woman, in the lofty character of Wife, they may be expected with confidence, and must be borne with philosophy.”
—Charles Dickens (1812–1870)
“Family jokes, though rightly cursed by strangers, are the bond that keeps most families alive.”
—Stella Benson (1892–1933)
“We are born into them, marry into them, even create them among the people we love. They come large and extended...or small and nuclear. But whatever their size or wherever they live, strong families give us the nurturance and strength we need in order to survive.”
—Andrea Davis (20th century)