... the benefit arising from moderate use of strong Liquor have been experienced in all Armies, and are not to be disputed.

Guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism.

A slender acquaintance with the world must convince every man that actions, not words, are the true criterion of the attachment of friends.

In offering to you, my countrymen, these counsels of an old and affectionate friend, I dare not hope they will make the strong and lasting impression I could wish; that they will control the usual current of the passions, or prevent our nation from running the course which has hitherto marked the destiny of nations. ... moderate the fury of party spirit, to warn against the mischiefs of foreign intrigue, to guard against the impostures of pretended patriotism; this hope will be a full recompense for the solicitude for your welfare, by which they have been dictated.

Because of this ever increasing discernment of the true Mason he/she will find more efficient ways to apply brotherly love, relief and truth.

Nothing is a greater stranger to my breast, or a sin that my soul more abhors, than that black and detestable one, ingratitude.

They will avoid ... those Overgrown Military establishements which ... are ... particularly hostile to Republican liberty.