Official State Motto of Maryland

The official state motto of Maryland is the Italian motto of the Calvert family: "Fatti Maschii Parole Femine" (loosely translated as "Manly deeds, Womanly words," though now commonly expressed as: "Strong Deeds, Gentle Words"). All State Mottos

The motto and arms of the Calvert family appear on the reverse of Maryland's state seal.