Possible Clues:

• Meyerhof's forename written on his initial device
• Seal text
• 'Semper Fidelis,' for the U.S. Marines
• Rhode Island's is "Hope"
• Every state has one
• Scouts' ''Be Prepared,'' for one
• Doctor adopts exaggerated slogan
• Favorite saying
• Thomas turned to the maxim
• Maxim; slogan