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.

The madness of mobs or the insolence of soldiers, or both, when too near to each other, occasion some mischief.

One of the advantages of being a 'reasonable creature' is that one can find a reason for whatever one wants to do.

Women are books, and men the readers be.

Those have a short Lent who owe money to be paid at Easter.

Grief for a dead Wife, and a troublesome Guest, Continues to the threshold, and there is at rest; But I mean such wives as are none of the best

Proclaim not all thou knowest, all thou knowest, all thou hast, nor all thou cans't.