Tau Delta Phi is a way of life. It is a way of life deeply concerned with the growth and development of the individual. It is a way of life which seeks to develop personality, promote mutual understanding, and provide a college home. It is a way of life which encourages better scholarship, broadens outside interests, and builds social poise. It is a way of life which promotes moral and social culture and establishes confidence and friendly relations in matters of common interest. It is a way of life which recognizes the need for mutual assistance in the honorable labors and aspirations of life. It is a way of life which is pledged to cultivation of the intellect, unsullied friendship, and unfaltering fidelity.

Frater Michael M. Rudner, Tau Gamma-1951