Southern Illinois University:
From the Inscription on the Wall in Morris Library


To Exalt Beauty
        In God
            In Nature
                And In Art

Showing How to Love the Best
        But to Keep the Human Touch

To Advance Learning
        In All Lines of Truth Wherever They May Lead
        Showing How to Think Rather Than What to Think
        Assisting the Powers of the Mind
        In Their Self Development

To Forward Ideas and Ideals
        In Our Democracy
        Inspiring Respect for Others as for Ourselves
        Ever Promoting Freedom with Responsibility

To Become A Center of Order and Light
        That Knowledge May Lead to Understanding
        And Understanding to Wisdom

--- SIU Board of Trustees