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The True Gentleman is the man whose conduct proceeds from good will and an acute sense of propriety, and whose self-control is equal to all emergencies; who does not make the poor man conscious of his poverty, the obscure man of his obscurity, or any man of his inferiority or deformity; who is himself humbled if necessity compels him to humble another; who does not flatter wealth, cringe before power, or boast of his own possessions or achievements; who speaks with frankness but always with sincerity and sympathy; whose deed follows his word; who thinks of the rights and feelings of others, rather than his own; and who appears well in any company, a man with whom honor is sacred and virtue safe.

- John Walter Wayland

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• SAE National Website
• University of Memphis

SAE Principles

To develop in our members the skills which will facilitate their making deep meaningful friendship throughout their lives.

To provide our undergraduate members with a physical and organizational environment conducive to their pursuit of academic excellence.

To help our members better understand and experience diversity and change and to enhance their respect for individuality and personal integrity.

To foster personal development of our members including leadership, scholarship, citizenship, and social responsibility.

To develop in our members a sense of duty for individual and group involvement in social interactions, service, and community outreach.

To provide our members with guidance, support, and standards based upon the ideals embodied in our Ritual.

To develop, maintain, and enforce standards and expectations for the conduct of our members within and outside the fraternity.

To provide or members with lifelong fraternal experiences that are productive, rewarding, and enjoyable.