What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.

The common right is nothing more or less than the protection of all, pouring its rays on each. This protection of each by all, is Fraternity.

It is most true, that Truth is a Divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. To be true, and to seek to find and learn the Truth, are the great objects of every good Mason.

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.

Above all things let us never forget that mankind constitutes one great brotherhood; all born to encounter suffering and sorrow, and therefore bound to sympathize with each other.

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

Masonry is a search after Light. That search leads us directly back, as you see, to the Kabalah.