Be Prepared.

Be Prepared.

Be happy while y'er leevin,
For y'er a lang time deid.

Be happy while y'er leevin,
For y'er a lang time deid.

Ad astra per aspera
[To the stars through difficulties]

Ad astra per aspera
[To the stars through difficulties]

Annuit coepis. [He (God) approves our undertakings.]

Annuit coepis. [He (God) approves our undertakings.]

Dieu et mon droit. [God and my right.]

Dieu et mon droit. [God and my right.]

Al-Ki
[Indian word meaning "by and by"]

Al-Ki
[Indian word meaning "by and by"]

Animis opibusque parati
[Prepared in mind and resources]

Animis opibusque parati
[Prepared in mind and resources]

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little
temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Those who would give up essential liberty to purchase a little
temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Avoid excess.

Avoid excess.