Non nobis solum nati sumus
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Non nobis solum nati sumus is a Latin phrase meaning "Not unto ourselves alone are we born," expressing an ideal of living in service to others and the broader community.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Non nobis solum nati sumus canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T2949161 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Non nobis solum nati sumus Context triple: [Willamette University, mottoOriginal, Non nobis solum nati sumus]
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A.
Nemo me impune lacessit
Nemo me impune lacessit is the traditional Latin motto associated with Scotland and its chivalric orders, expressing the idea that no one can provoke or attack with impunity.
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B.
Potius mori quam foedari
Potius mori quam foedari is a Latin motto meaning "Rather die than be dishonored," historically associated with the Dukes of Brittany as an expression of chivalric honor and integrity.
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C.
Spe salvi facti sumus
Spe salvi facti sumus is the Latin incipit meaning “In hope we were saved,” which serves as the opening phrase and thematic foundation of Pope Benedict XVI’s 2007 encyclical Spe Salvi on Christian hope.
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D.
We Ourselves
We Ourselves is the English translation of the Irish phrase "Sinn Féin," historically associated with Irish republicanism and self-determination.
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E.
Moniti Meliora Sequamur
Moniti Meliora Sequamur is the Latin motto of The Hotchkiss School, traditionally translated as “Guided by Enlightenment, We Follow Better Things.”
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Non nobis solum nati sumus Target entity description: Non nobis solum nati sumus is a Latin phrase meaning "Not unto ourselves alone are we born," expressing an ideal of living in service to others and the broader community.
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A.
Nemo me impune lacessit
Nemo me impune lacessit is the traditional Latin motto associated with Scotland and its chivalric orders, expressing the idea that no one can provoke or attack with impunity.
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B.
Potius mori quam foedari
Potius mori quam foedari is a Latin motto meaning "Rather die than be dishonored," historically associated with the Dukes of Brittany as an expression of chivalric honor and integrity.
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C.
Spe salvi facti sumus
Spe salvi facti sumus is the Latin incipit meaning “In hope we were saved,” which serves as the opening phrase and thematic foundation of Pope Benedict XVI’s 2007 encyclical Spe Salvi on Christian hope.
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D.
We Ourselves
We Ourselves is the English translation of the Irish phrase "Sinn Féin," historically associated with Irish republicanism and self-determination.
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E.
Moniti Meliora Sequamur
Moniti Meliora Sequamur is the Latin motto of The Hotchkiss School, traditionally translated as “Guided by Enlightenment, We Follow Better Things.”
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin phrase
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motto ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
common good
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communitarianism ⓘ duty to others ⓘ service learning ⓘ social ethics ⓘ solidarity ⓘ |
| expresses |
altruism
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civic duty ⓘ ethical obligation to others ⓘ ideal of living for the broader community ⓘ ideal of service to others ⓘ ideal of social responsibility ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| moralImplication |
individuals should contribute to the common good
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life should not be lived in isolation from others ⓘ |
| theme |
community-oriented life
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interdependence of individuals and society ⓘ moral duty beyond self-interest ⓘ |
| translation |
Not unto ourselves alone are we born
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We are not born for ourselves alone ⓘ |
| usedAs |
organizational motto
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school motto ⓘ university motto ⓘ |
| usedInContext |
education
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ethical philosophy ⓘ philanthropy ⓘ public service ⓘ religious discourse ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Non nobis solum nati sumus Description of subject: Non nobis solum nati sumus is a Latin phrase meaning "Not unto ourselves alone are we born," expressing an ideal of living in service to others and the broader community.
Referenced by (1)
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