Malo mori quam foedari. I would rather die than be disgraced. Betts. Murray.

Manet amicitia florebit que semper. Friendship endures and is in perpetual bloom. Francis. Pierpont.

Maximae divitiae sunt prae doctrina et scientia contemnendae: sed virtus omnibus praestat. The greatest riches are to be despised compared with learning and wisdom: but virtue excels all. Vinton.

May concord prevail and the undertaking prosper. Albany Society Library.

Mediocria firma. The middle course is safe. Lardner.

Meliora non opto. I desire no better things. Jackson.

Meliora spero. I hope for better things. Panton.

Mens sibi conscia recti. A mind conscious of its rectitude. Murray.

Mens in arduis aequa. A mind calm in the midst of difficulties. Abercrombie.

Mille malis salutis habeo, species mille. In a thousand evils I have a thousand chances of safety. Foster.