Fictions are necessary for the people, and the Truth becomes deadly to those who are not strong enough to contemplate it in all its brilliance. In fact, what can there be in common between the vile multitude and sublime wisdom? The Truth must be kept secret, and the masses need a teaching proportioned to their imperfect reason.
Albert PikeThere are no temptations from which assailed virtue may not gain strength, instead of falling before them, vanquished and subdued.
Albert PikeLet us drink together, fellows, as we did in days of yore. And still enjoy the golden hours that Fortune has in store; The absent friends remembered be, in all thatโs sung or said, And Love immortal consecrate the memory of the dead.
Albert Pike