Fairness as a family value
Every sibling has a strong sense of fairness, which makes it a natural family value. As a creed line, fairness means taking turns, sharing the hard jobs and standing up for people who are treated unfairly outside the home too. The old heraldic symbol is the pair of scales.
Family mottos about fairness
- Do right
- Fair to all
- Justice and mercy
- Stand for what is right
- Do right. Speak true.
- Do right. Be brave. Keep your word.
- Fairness and hard work
Latin mottos with fairness
In Latin, fairness is Iustitia. Paired with another value it makes a classic two-word motto.
- Fiat Iustitia
- Let justice be done
- Iustitia et Veritate
- By justice and truth
- Iustitia et Fortitudine
- By justice and courage
- Iustitia et Officio
- By justice and duty
- Iustitia et Labore
- By justice and work
- Iustitia et Clementia
- By justice and mercy
- Iustitia et Liberalitate
- By justice and generosity
- Iustitia et Hospitalitate
- By justice and hospitality
Creed lines about fairness
Classic (timeless and formal)
We deal fairly with all and give each their due.
We stand for justice, at home and in the world.
We judge by deeds, not by appearances.
Warm (heartfelt and plain-spoken)
We play fair and stand up for what's right.
We take turns and share the hard jobs.
We stand up for people who are treated unfairly.
Playful (funny, but still true)
We split the last piece of cake exactly in half.
We play fair, even at cards.
Whoever cuts the cake chooses last.
A sample creed built around fairness
This is what the generator writes for a family whose answers put fairness first, in the classic tone. Your family's own answers will change the lines, and you can edit every one.
We hold these things to be true:
We judge by deeds, not by appearances.
We speak the truth, though it cost us.
We stand firm when it would be easier to run.
Bound by love, we go forward together.
Fairness in heraldry
Purpure (purple) is the color most often tied to fairness: traditionally royal majesty, sovereignty and justice. Symbols that suit it:
Talk about it at the table
- When does something in our family feel unfair? What would make it fair?
- Is fair always the same as equal?
- How can we stand up for someone who is being treated unfairly?