The Spirit of Sigma Chi, as conceived by the Founders more than 150 years ago yet visible and alive today, is based on the theory that. . .

. . . Friendship among members, sharing a common belief in an ideal, . . .

. . . and possessing different temperaments, talents, and convictions, . . .

. . . is superior to friendship among members having the same temperaments, talents, and convictions, and that. . .

. . . Genuine friendship can be maintained without surrendering the principle of individuality or sacrificing one's personal judgement.