Everything actual must also first have been possible, before having actual existence.

The true Philosophy, known and practised by Solomon, is the basis on which Masonry is founded.

Less glory is more liberty. When the drum is silent, reason sometimes speaks.

Every Masonic Lodge is a temple of religion; and its teachings are instruction in religion.

Virtue is but heroic bravery, to do the thing thought to be true, in spite of all enemies of flesh or spirit, in despite of all temptations or menaces.

The sovereignty of one's self over one's self is called Liberty.

If the effort also is predestined, it is not the less our effort, made of our free will.