When you're testing to see how deep water is, never use two feet.
Take courage, Mortal... Death cannot banish you from the Universe.
Masonic ideas are the precious jewels of Speculative Masons; the should be kept bright and sparkling for all the brethren to see and to admire. As such, they should be the special care of Masonic leaders particularly those who teach and interpret the philosophy of Freemasonry.
Sell not virtue to purchase wealth, nor liberty to purchase power.
Success has ruin'd many a man.
What you would seem to be, be really.