States and Towns
- The notable origin of the motto is St Andrews, Fife, Scotland. Its attribution to Saint Andrew and his bones being taken to this small fishing village on the North Sea, contributed to its direct linkage between the saying, the town, the University of St Andrews and the Saint.
- It is also the state motto of South Carolina, adopted in 1776. On March 26, 1776, the Provincial Congress of South Carolina set up an independent government, and the motto formed a part of official great seal, created by W. H. Drayton.
- Dum Spiro Spero was the kingdom motto for the Kingdom of Sarawak.
- Dum Spiro Spero is the motto of the Principality of Hutt River, and appears on their coat of arms.
- Dum Spiro Spero is the motto of Burstow Park House, in Surrey England and also appear on their coat of arms.
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Famous quotes containing the words states and/or towns:
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