There is a single heart for the way of learning. (Latin: Corprudence is possidedebt scientia m.) The motto of Emory University is taken from the proverb in Chapter 18 of the Old Testament. In English, it is: "The heart of the prudent acquires knowledge, and the ears of the wise acquire knowledge." 18: 15 the experience and knowledge of the wise, the ears of the wise seek knowledge.