Freemasonry must stand upon the Rock of Truth, religion, political, social, and economic. Nothing is so worthy of its care as freedom in all its aspects. "Free" is the most vital part of Freemasonry. It means freedom of thought and expression, freedom of spiritual and religious ideals, freedom from oppression, freedom from ignorance, superstition, vice and bigotry, freedom to acquire and possess property, to go and come at pleasure, and to rise or fall according to will of ability.

The teachings of the Bible are so interwoven and entwined with our whole civic and social life that it would be literally impossible for us to figure to ourselves what that life would be if these teachings were removed.

We want men who will fix their eyes on the stars, but who will not forget that their feet must walk on the ground.

Every special interest is entitled to justice - full, fair, and complete... but not one is entitled to a vote in Congress, to a voice on the bench, or to representation in any public office.

No, I'm not a good shot, but I shoot often.

Don't hit at all if it is honorably possible to avoid hitting; but never hit soft.

Practical efficiency is common, and lofty idealism not uncommon; it is the combination which is necessary, and the combination is rare