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“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…” quote by George Petrie
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““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 that 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

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A manifesto of personal values emphasizing work, education, honesty, health, obedience to law, empathy, patriotism, and humility.

In simple terms: Values: work, education, honesty, health, law, empathy, country, humility.

Key Takeaway

Live by these core principles daily.

Themes

values ethics patriotism

Mood

determined inspirational

Type

declarative philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • civic engagement
  • personal health

Key Concepts

hard work education honesty health law obedience empathy national pride

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which value guides your daily actions?
  • How do you balance personal and civic duties?
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