Georgia's Trustees adopted which motto?

• A. Semper Fi
• B. Carpe Diem
• C. In God We Trust
• D. Non sibi sed aliis

Answer: (D)

The question tests an understanding of the Georgia Trustees’ guiding spirit as reflected in their chosen motto. The Trustees of Georgia, established in 1732 as a philanthropic settlement, adopted “Non sibi sed aliis” to express the idea of serving others rather than pursuing personal gain. This phrase, meaning “Not for themselves, but for others,” captured their mission to aid debtors, promote reform, and build a colony for the common good. The other mottos listed don’t connect to Georgia’s Trustees or their goals: Semper Fi is a modern Marine Corps motto, Carpe Diem is a general “seize the day” saying, and In God We Trust is a national motto.