Nec Temere, Nec Timide
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Nec Temere, Nec Timide is a Latin phrase, which translates to “Neither rashly nor timidly”. Its exact origin is unknown, but through time it has been used by several families.[1] It is best known as the motto of the Dano-Norwegian naval hero Niels Juel, who supposedly used it first at the dawn of July 1, 1677, just before the Battle of Køge Bay.[citation needed] Today, it serves as a motto by various institutions:
- The Royal Danish Naval Academy
- The Polish city Gdańsk
- The University of Edinburgh (official motto)
- The Dutch air assault brigade 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade.
- Appleby College
- Cottrell Old Yankee Ale http://www.cottrellbrewing.com/new/
[edit] References
- ^ "Latin Proverb of the Day: Nec temere, nec timide". http://www.righthandpointing.com/latin/?p=73. Retrieved 2008-12-21.[dead link]
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