Nec Temere, Nec Timide

Nec Temere, Nec Timide is a Latin phrase, which translates to “Neither rashly nor timidly”. Its exact origin is unknown, but through time it has been used by several families.^[1] It is best known as the motto of the Dano-Norwegian naval hero Niels Juel, who supposedly used it first at the dawn of July 1, 1677, just before the Battle of Køge Bay. Today, it serves as a motto by various institutions:

• The Royal Danish Naval Academy
• The Polish city Gdańsk
• The University of Edinburgh (official motto)
• The Dutch air assault brigade 11 Luchtmobiele Brigade.
• Appleby College
• Cottrell Old Yankee Ale http://www.cottrellbrewing.com/new/

References

1. ^ "Latin Proverb of the Day: Nec temere, nec timide". http://www.righthandpointing.com/latin/?p=73. Retrieved 2008-12-21.