The Auburn Creed

Occasionally, I just like to read this. I know I may write like I'm a big raving Auburn fan--most of that is just for entertaiment value--I liked going to school there, but like any other place, it has its bad parts, too. I never really got into the pageantry and social stuff while I was there, and even today, about the most I do is wear the occasional logo shirt or cap. Again, despite a lot of the silly stuff I post, that experience is just another part of my life which fairly well bulges with other parts jockeying for priority.

But, I still like to read this--it was written in a time when people actually wrote things like this, and believed in them, and tried to live up to the ideals in them.

I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.

I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.

I believe in honesty and truthfulness, without which I cannot win the respect and confidence of my fellow men.

I believe in a sound mind, in a sound body and a spirit that is not afraid, and in clean sports to develop these qualities.

I believe in obedience to law because it protects the rights of all.

I believe in the human touch, which cultivates sympathy with my fellow men and mutual helpfulness and brings happiness for all.

I believe in my Country, because it is a land of freedom and because it is my own home, and that I can best serve that country by "doing justly, loving mercy, and walking humbly with my God."

And because Auburn men and women believe in these things, I believe in Auburn and love it.

-George Petrie (1945)

posted by Terry at 2:49:00 PM