The bond of brotherhood established within the walls of Kappa Alpha Order is a bond that will last a lifetime. We share our lives for this brief time and build friendships that last forever. Because of this bond, Brothers are always willing to sacrifice for one another and the advancement of the Order. Once a man becomes a member of Kappa Alpha Order, he is always a part of that brotherhood. When alumni return, no matter how long they have been away, they are immediately recognized as part of our brotherhood. Quoting Thomas Carlyle, the Kappa Alpha Order believes that "the mystic bond of brotherhood makes all men one."