Auburn Quote by George Petrie
““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. ””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Auburn University Address, George Petrie, date unknown
He emphasizes self-reliance through work, education, honesty, health, law, compassion, and patriotic service guided by faith.
In simple terms: Hard work, learning, integrity, health, law, kindness, country, and faith shape a good life.
Key Takeaway
Live responsibly and serve your community with humility.
Themes
work
education
integrity
health
patriotism
faith
Mood
determined
reflective
proud
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career development
- personal growth
- community service
- physical fitness
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
self-reliance
moral duty
civic responsibility
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance personal effort with societal support?
- What does humility look like in leadership?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of systemic inequality that limits opportunities.
