The spirit of encroachment tends to consolidate the powers of all the departments in one, and thus to create whatever the form of government, a real despotism. A just estimate of that love of power, and proneness to abuse it, which predominates in the human heart is sufficient to satisfy us of the truth of this position.

In vain would that man claim the tribute of patriotism who should labor to subvert these great pillars.

To rectify past blunders is impossible, but we might profit by the experience of them.

Be not glad at the misfortune of another, though he may be your enemy.

There is an indissoluble union between a magnanimous policy and the solid rewards of public prosperity and felicity.

Let your heart feel for the afflictions and distress of everyone, and let your hand give in proportion to your purse.

Freemasonry is an institution founded on eternal reason and truth; whose deep basis is the civilization of mankind, and whose everlasting glory it is to have the immovable support of those two mighty pillars, science and morality.