Interpretation of the Motto
OF THE MOTTO
Timé
objective of the Society is to recognize academic excellence.
However, they hope the chapter will acquaint its members with the
Motto. The Motto specifies qualities which, ideally, each member
of the Society should have as personal goals and should endeavor
to encourage in society as well. The Greek words carry with them
far more than literal translation suggests, and surely the
founders of the Society had in mind these fuller concepts of these
words.
excellence in the moral sense and is not limited to the ideal of
superiority in scholarship, nor does it involve the endeavor of
competing primarily for academic grades.
what is suitable and appropriate as well as just.
the concept of dignity and true worth as well as honor.
