“Lafayette decided to change the motto on his coat of arms. It had been ‘Vis sat contra fatum’ (Determination is enough to overcome destiny). He made it simpler and took fate out of it. His sword would henceforth read ‘Cur non?’ (Why not?)”
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“For Liberty and Glory” by James R Gaines
I can’t believe it. Lafayette’s motto was basically “YOLO”
(via jewishdragon)