The Auburn Creed

THE AUBURN CREEDI 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 (1945)