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SourceLatin family motto; recorded in James Wood, Dictionary of Quotations (1899), p. 355

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“I have obtained it by God and my sword.”
— Motto
Original (Latin)

Per Deum et ferrum obtinui

VerifiedLatin family motto; recorded in James Wood, Dictionary of Quotations (1899), p. 355 · evidenceVictory

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MLA

Motto. “I have obtained it by God and my sword.” Famous Quotations Network, https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41336-i-have-obtained-it-by-god-and-my/. Accessed 24 Oct. 2026.

Chicago

Motto. “I have obtained it by God and my sword.” Famous Quotations Network. Accessed October 24, 2026. https://www.famous-quotations.com/quotes/41336-i-have-obtained-it-by-god-and-my/.

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