mot·to 
/ˈmɑ:toʊ/ noun
plural mot·toes also mot·tos /ˈmɑ:toʊ/ noun [count] : a short sentence or phrase that expresses a rule guiding the behavior of a particular person or group
▪ “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst” is my motto. ▪ The Boy Scout motto is “Be prepared.”
▪ “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst” is my motto. ▪ The Boy Scout motto is “Be prepared.”
