Chapter V
Mottoes
Three mottoes, three eras, one continuous House — each a fragment of how the family has chosen to stand before the world.
Lorraine · XV – XVIII c.
Nec Verbo, Nec Facto, Quendam Laedendum
“Neither by word nor deed should anyone be harmed.”
Borne by — Historical Le Clerc branches
Restored, late XX – XXI c.
De Nomine et Sanguine
“By Name and Blood.”
Borne by — Modern House of LeClaire
Modern
Nec Timeo Nec Sperno
“I Neither Fear Nor Despise.”
Borne by — House of Greenland