Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is old. It's as old as the Crusades and almost as old as Charlemagne. So it's no surprise that it has an appropriately old and imposing motto: Draco Dormiens Nunquam Titillandus. It sounds less imposing in English: Never Tickle a Sleeping Dragon. I imagine the four houses of Hogwarts have probably developed mottos of their own over the years.
Down-to-earth Hufflepuffs are practically famous for their hard work and dedication. It's only natural that their motto would point out that it's impossible to get what you want without working for it.
Real Life: Greensboro College; Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Ravenclaws strive to learn and better themselves mentally, so of course their motto would inspire higher learning. As a bonus, their element is air, so imagine an eagle flying and it's nearly impossible not to think Excelsior.
Real Life: New York City, New York, United States
Slytherins are always ready to seize any opportunity that advances them towards their goal. This is also a play on "Toujours Pur", the motto of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, a historically Slytherin wizarding family. There's a joke in here somewhere about blood being thicker than water.
Real Life: 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, United States Army
Gryffindors, with fiery personalities, are natural leaders and most likely of the four houses to take charge of a dangerous situation.
Real Life: Maine, United States
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| Hufflepuff |
Palma Non Sine Pulvere
(Latin; "No Palm Without Dust", "No Reward Without Effort")
Down-to-earth Hufflepuffs are practically famous for their hard work and dedication. It's only natural that their motto would point out that it's impossible to get what you want without working for it.
Real Life: Greensboro College; Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
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| Ravenclaw |
Excelsior (Latin; "Higher")
Ravenclaws strive to learn and better themselves mentally, so of course their motto would inspire higher learning. As a bonus, their element is air, so imagine an eagle flying and it's nearly impossible not to think Excelsior.
Real Life: New York City, New York, United States
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| Slytherin |
Toujours Prêt (French; "Always Ready")
Slytherins are always ready to seize any opportunity that advances them towards their goal. This is also a play on "Toujours Pur", the motto of the Noble and Most Ancient House of Black, a historically Slytherin wizarding family. There's a joke in here somewhere about blood being thicker than water.
Real Life: 2d Stryker Cavalry Regiment, United States Army
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| Gryffindor |
Dirigo (Latin; "I Lead")
Gryffindors, with fiery personalities, are natural leaders and most likely of the four houses to take charge of a dangerous situation.
Real Life: Maine, United States
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