Perstare et praestare
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Perstare et praestare is the Latin motto of New York University, commonly translated as "To persevere and to excel."
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| Perstare et praestare canonical | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: Perstare et praestare Context triple: [New York University, motto, Perstare et praestare]
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A.
Utrinque Paratus
Utrinque Paratus is the Latin motto of the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, meaning “Ready for Anything” or “Ready on Both Sides,” reflecting its airborne readiness and versatility.
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B.
Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus
Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus is the Latin civic motto of Belfast, traditionally translated as “What shall we give in return for so much?”
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C.
Quocunque Jeceris Stabit
Quocunque Jeceris Stabit is the Latin motto of the Isle of Man, traditionally translated as “Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand,” symbolizing resilience and endurance.
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D.
Pro Rege
Pro Rege is a multi-volume theological work by Dutch theologian and statesman Abraham Kuyper that explores the kingship of Christ over every sphere of life.
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E.
Non ministrari sed ministrare
Non ministrari sed ministrare is a Latin phrase meaning "not to be ministered unto, but to minister," expressing a commitment to service and leadership through helping others.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Perstare et praestare Target entity description: Perstare et praestare is the Latin motto of New York University, commonly translated as "To persevere and to excel."
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A.
Utrinque Paratus
Utrinque Paratus is the Latin motto of the British Army’s Parachute Regiment, meaning “Ready for Anything” or “Ready on Both Sides,” reflecting its airborne readiness and versatility.
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B.
Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus
Pro Tanto Quid Retribuamus is the Latin civic motto of Belfast, traditionally translated as “What shall we give in return for so much?”
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C.
Quocunque Jeceris Stabit
Quocunque Jeceris Stabit is the Latin motto of the Isle of Man, traditionally translated as “Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand,” symbolizing resilience and endurance.
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D.
Pro Rege
Pro Rege is a multi-volume theological work by Dutch theologian and statesman Abraham Kuyper that explores the kingship of Christ over every sphere of life.
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E.
Non ministrari sed ministrare
Non ministrari sed ministrare is a Latin phrase meaning "not to be ministered unto, but to minister," expressing a commitment to service and leadership through helping others.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (15)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Latin motto
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university motto ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
NYU
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linked to:
New York University
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| countryOfUse |
United States
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linked to:
United States of America
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| field | higher education ⓘ |
| hasComponent |
perstare
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praestare ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| meaningComponent |
excel
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persevere ⓘ |
| mottoOf | New York University ⓘ |
| script | Latin alphabet ⓘ |
| translatedAs |
To persevere and to excel
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To persevere and to excel. ⓘ |
| usedBy | New York University ⓘ |
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