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A motto is a Phrase or a short list of Word s meant to formally describe the general motivation or intention of an entity, social group, or organization. Many countries, cities, universities, and other institutions have mottos, as do families with coats of arms. Mottos are traditionally written in typically have their (ususally secret) mottos in the Greek Language ; in modern Heraldry , for example, the mottos of the State Of Hawaii and the University Of Hawaii are in Hawaiian , and the motto of Nunavut is in Inuktitut , while in England the motto of the County of Somerset is written in Anglo-Saxon . A Canting motto is one that contains Word Play . For example, the motto of the Earl Of Onslow is ''Festina lente'', punningly interpreting ''on-slow'' (literally "hurry slowly"). In Heraldry , a motto is often depicted in an achievement of arms, typically on a scroll below the shield, or else above the crest as in Scots heraldry. Ships and submarines in the Royal Navy each have a crest and motto, as do units of the Royal Air Force . LISTS OF MOTTOS
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