Connecticut State Motto

Qui transtulit sustinet

He who transplanted still sustains

The state motto of Connecticut is "Qui Transtulit Sustinet," which is Latin for "He Who Transplanted Still Sustains" or "He Who Transplanted Continues to Sustain." The motto reflects the idea of the divine providence that guided the early settlers of Connecticut and acknowledges the sustaining force that enabled them to establish and thrive in the new land. This motto was adopted in 1788 and remains an enduring symbol of Connecticut's history and resilience.

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