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

Man is encompassed with a dome of incomprehensible wonders. In him and about him is that which should fill his life with majesty and sacredness. Something of sublimity and sanctity has thus flashed down from heaven into the heart of every one that lives.

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.

We live our little life; but Heaven is above us and all around and close to us; and Eternity is before us and behind us; and suns and stars are silent witnesses and watchers over us. We are enfolded by Infinity.

There are no temptations from which assailed virtue may not gain strength, instead of falling before them, vanquished and subdued.

That which we do for ourselves dies with us … that which we do for others lives forever.

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.