A part of the plan for creating discord, is, I perceive, to make me say things of others, and others of me, wch. have no foundation in truth. The first, in many instances I know to be the case; and the second I believe to be so; but truth or falsehood is immaterial to them, provided their objects are promoted.

Undertake not to teach your equal in the art himself professes; it savors arrogancy.

I am for free commerce with all nations; political connection with none; and little or no diplomatic establishment

Not all Masons are obligated on the Christian Bible. Masonry is universal and men of every creed are eligible for membership so long as they accept the Fatherhood of God and the Brotherhood of Man. Therefore, the candidate should be obligated on the Book of the Sacred Law which he accepts as such since his obligation is a solemn and binding one.

An ambassador has no need of spies; his character is always sacred.

Take care of the waste on the farm and turn it into useful channels’ should be the slogan of every farmer.

A people unused to restraint must be led, they will not be drove.