vincit qui se vincit Phrase
Meaning:
he (she) conquers who conquers himself (herself)
Comment
Motto of many educational institutions, including the Philadelphia High School for Girls and North Sydney Boys High School. It is alternatively rendered as "bis vincit qui se vincit" ("he (she) who prevails over himself (herself) is twice victorious"). It is also the motto of the Beast in Disney's film Beauty and the Beast, as seen inscribed in the castle's stained glass window near the beginning of the film.
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