And There Was Light
E30223
"And There Was Light" is the English motto of Morehouse College, reflecting its mission to illuminate minds and foster leadership and service.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| And There Was Light canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T225950 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: And There Was Light Context triple: [Morehouse College, mottoEnglish, And There Was Light]
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A.
The Light
The Light is a notable work by the rapper Common, showcasing his introspective lyricism and soulful, jazz-influenced hip-hop style.
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B.
Fiat Lux
Fiat Lux is a Latin phrase meaning "Let there be light," used as the inspirational motto of the University of California, Berkeley.
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C.
Light of the World
Light of the World is a Christian title for Jesus Christ that emphasizes his role as the divine source of spiritual truth, guidance, and salvation for humanity.
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D.
The Great Unknown
The Great Unknown is a section of Washington Irving’s 1824 story collection "Tales of a Traveller," comprising a group of tales centered on mystery and the supernatural.
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E.
Darkness and Light
"Darkness and Light" is a 2016 R&B and soul studio album by John Legend that explores themes of love, social justice, and personal reflection.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: And There Was Light Target entity description: "And There Was Light" is the English motto of Morehouse College, reflecting its mission to illuminate minds and foster leadership and service.
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A.
The Light
The Light is a notable work by the rapper Common, showcasing his introspective lyricism and soulful, jazz-influenced hip-hop style.
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B.
Fiat Lux
Fiat Lux is a Latin phrase meaning "Let there be light," used as the inspirational motto of the University of California, Berkeley.
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C.
Light of the World
Light of the World is a Christian title for Jesus Christ that emphasizes his role as the divine source of spiritual truth, guidance, and salvation for humanity.
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D.
The Great Unknown
The Great Unknown is a section of Washington Irving’s 1824 story collection "Tales of a Traveller," comprising a group of tales centered on mystery and the supernatural.
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E.
Darkness and Light
"Darkness and Light" is a 2016 R&B and soul studio album by John Legend that explores themes of love, social justice, and personal reflection.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (13)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
English-language motto
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college motto ⓘ |
| associatedWith | Morehouse College mission ⓘ |
| hasTheme |
community service
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education as enlightenment ⓘ moral leadership ⓘ |
| isMottoOf | Morehouse College ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| symbolizes |
illumination of minds
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leadership ⓘ service ⓘ |
| usedBy | Morehouse College branding ⓘ |
| usedInContextOf | higher education ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: And There Was Light Description of subject: "And There Was Light" is the English motto of Morehouse College, reflecting its mission to illuminate minds and foster leadership and service.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.