Arms of Patrick Guité
Arms of Patrick Guité
Blazon
Azure an eagle displayed holding in the dexter claw a scroll bound to its leg and in the sinister claw a snake Or;
Symbolism
The eagle with its open wings and firm grasp is for Mr. Guité a symbol of protection. The scroll represents his profession as a historian, and his commitment to the profession is indicated by the strap linking the scroll to the eagle. The snake represents wisdom and enlightenment and also refers to his volunteer work teaching philosophy.
Crest of Patrick Guité
Blazon
Issuant from a coronet of shamrocks, roses and fleurs-de-lis Azure a sun in splendour Or;
Symbolism
For Mr. Guité, the sun represents a positive energy and therefore universal goodness. It expresses that we all tend towards doing the right thing. The circle of roses, shamrocks and fleurs-de-lis reflects his English, Irish and French origins.
Motto of Patrick Guité
Blazon
ET HOC ETIAM TRANSIBIT;
Symbolism
This Latin phrase meaning “And this too shall pass” is attributed in Jewish folklore to King Solomon.
