Masonry is identical with the Ancient Mysteries

The sources of our knowledge of the kabalistic doctrines are the books of Yetzirah and Zohar, the former drawn up in the second century, and the latter a little later; but they contain materials much older than themselves...In them, as in the teachings of Zoroaster, everything that exists emanates from a source of infinite Light.

There are greater and better things in us all, than the world takes account of, or than we take note of; if we would but find them out.

One man is equivalent to all Creation. One man is a World in miniature.

Will is the dynamic soul-force.

We Masons are among the fortunate ones who are taught to meet together with others opposing convictions or competitive ideas and yet respect each other as Brothers.

That which we say and do, if its effects last not beyond our lives, is unimportant.