We are not to expect perfection in this world; but mankind, in modern times, have apparently made some progress in the science of government.

Being persuaded that a just application of the principles, on which the Masonic Fraternity is founded, must be promote of private virtue and public prosperity, I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society, and to be considered by them as a deserving brother.

Happiness and moral duty are inseparably connected.

For it is fixed principle with me, that whatever is done should be done well.

The Hand of providence has been so conspicuous in all this, that he must be worse than an infidel that lacks faith, and more than wicked, that has not gratitude enough to acknowledge his obligations.

The Constitution which at any time exists, 'till changed by an explicit and authentic act of the whole People is sacredly obligatory upon all.

There is no practice more dangerous than that of borrowing money