Of Truth in all its beauty I am a seeker,
And of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom--
Each of these gifts teach me to judge with equity,
To treat others as being equal to myself.

To each his fair share I pledge to give,
Let me not be known for cheating and stealing,
Nor for taking what is not rightly mine to take--
I will demand nothing I've not earned.

To him who has no voice I lend mine,
For those who have nothing I'll lend my arms--
But I'll not do this at the rich man's expense either:
For he too must be accorded his rights.

I draw from temperance, fortitude, prudence,
Integrity and honesty win respect from friend and foe:
For these are the qualities of the great men of legend,
And I hope to be known as an honorable man.