Proudly made in the USA, this stamped coin features the Latin phrase ESSE QUAM VIDERI, which means “To be, rather than to seem.”
This phrase is a call to live out life as your true self, rather than create a mask to hide behind, and to define your character by shaping and showing your fundamental nature. If you feel that your natural state of being is not up to your own standards, this phrase can serve as encouragement to grow into the person that you want to be. Some loose English translations of the motto could be "walk the walk," "practice what you preach," or even simply "embody your words." Only someone who is fully honest with themselves and others and embraces their true character has the power to affect the world around them.
"What we are communicates far more eloquently than anything we say or do." ~Stephen Covey
"TO BE, RATHER THAN TO SEEM"
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C
04/04/2023
Charles 
United States
Simple yes profound. Thanks guys.
EG
03/04/2022
Evan G.
United States
Great Product
Ordering and shipping was very easy. The necklace showed up as advertised and I wear it everyday!
MW
11/19/2021
mark w.
Australia
Beautiful
Love the mottos this is the 5th necklace I bought. I was so happy with the 1st one I decided they would make meaningful xmas presents to close friends. I’m also impressed with the fast shipping about 4 days to Australia. So glad I found this store. I will buy again sometime.
BL
09/24/2021
Beau L.
United States
Happy with this
I have been wearing this 24/7 for a week. No staining when I sweat or shower, don't even notice it when sleeping. The chain length (18") works well - doesn't bounce around much when I run, is subtly noticeable when wearing a v-neck shirt. Both the chain and the medalion look masculine but not *****-ish. I like the company's values, and the Latin phrase is my reminder that *being* something is always better than *try* to be something.
JW
08/13/2021
Jackson W.
United States
Great Necklace
Exactly as advertised! A beautiful piece, and the brass had gained a beautiful patina with use. I love this necklace.