<p>Coeducation of the sexes and entire freedom from sectarian or political preferences is the only proper and safe way for providing an education that shall meet the wants of the future and carry out the founders idea of an Institution where "any person can find instruction in any study." I herewith commit this great trust to your care.<ref name="Cornerstone letter">{{cite web|url=http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/Ezra-exhibit/additions/sage.html|title=Sage Cornerstone Letter|work=[[Cornell University]]|accessdate=2011-06-29}}</ref></p></blockquote> | <p>Coeducation of the sexes and entire freedom from sectarian or political preferences is the only proper and safe way for providing an education that shall meet the wants of the future and carry out the founders idea of an Institution where "any person can find instruction in any study." I herewith commit this great trust to your care.<ref name="Cornerstone letter">{{cite web|url=http://rmc.library.cornell.edu/Ezra-exhibit/additions/sage.html|title=Sage Cornerstone Letter|work=[[Cornell University]]|accessdate=2011-06-29}}</ref></p></blockquote> |