Masonic labor is purely a labor of love. He who seeks to draw Masonic wages in gold and silver will be disappointed. The wages of a Mason are in the dealings with one another; sympathy begets sympathy, kindness begets kindness, helpfulness begets helpfulness, and these are the wages of a Mason.

Scarcely have I ever heard or read the introductory phrase, "I may say without vanity," but some striking and characteristic instance of vanity has immediately followed.

They that will not be counseled, cannot be helped. If you do not hear reason she will rap you on the knuckles.

Great talkers, little doers.

Make the best use of both time and money. Add industry and frugal dealings if they pay very well and if you're free to it.

Life's Tragedy is that we get old too soon and wise too late.

Those who would give up liberty for safety deserve neither.