“A joke that teaches hatred and stupidity” is probably the kindest phrase the US president used to describe what is considered one of the first, if not the first, university in the world. President Alan M. Garber’s response can be read in full in Harvard magazine, at the end of the article that details what happened. It’s really worth reading in full. It’s a beautiful letter: “Our motto – Veritas, or the truth – guides us on the difficult path that lies ahead. Seeking the truth is a never-ending journey. It requires us to be open to new information and perspectives, to subject our beliefs to constant examination, and to be willing to change our minds. It forces us to undertake the difficult task of acknowledging our own shortcomings so that we can fully realize the promises of the University, especially when those promises are threatened,” Garber tells us.

An endless journey in search of truth and ready to change your mind, there is something to be afraid of such lofty goals, but much more fear in choosing to ignore them. Harvard did not do this.

And since form is also important, Garber does not forget good manners and closes with the classic formula of letters: «Sincerely». Best regards from Harvard.