| A | B |
| amīcus certus in rē incertā cernitur | A true friend is seen in an uncertain situation. |
| dūra lēx sed lēx | The law is harsh, but it is the law. |
| lēgum servī sumus ut līberī esse possimus | We are slaves of the law so that we can be free. |
| lūx et lēx | Light and the law. [motto of the University of North Dakota] |
| mēns et manus | Mind and hand [motto of MIT] |
| mēns agitat mōlem | Mind moves the mass. [motto of the University of Oregon] |
| mors certa, hōra incerta | Death is certain, the hour is uncertain. |
| nēmō autem regere potest nisi quī potest regī | But no one can rule except he who is able to be ruled. |
| silent lēgēs inter arma | Laws are silent among arms. |
| salūs populī suprēma lēx estō | Let the welfare of the people be the highest law. |