Having now finished the work assigned me, I retire from the great theatre of Action; and bidding an Affectionate farewell to this August body under whose orders I have so long acted, I here offer my commission, and take my leave of all the employments of public life.

While all men within our territories are protected in worshipping the Deity according to the dictates of their consciences; it is rationally to be expected from them in return, that they will [demonstrate] the innocence of their lives and the beneficence of their actions; for no man, who is profligate in his morals, or a bad member of the civil community, can possibly be a true Christian, or a credit to his own religious society.

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

It is incumbent upon every person of every description to contribute to his country's welfare.

Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.

Some day, following the example of the United States of America, there will be a United States of Europe.

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