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.

Black care rarely sits behind the rider whose pace is fast enough.

With a great moral issue involved, neutrality does not serve righteousness; for to be neutral between right and wrong is to serve wrong.

McKinley has no more backbone than a chocolate eclair.

All contributions by corporations to any political committee or for any political purpose should be forbidden by law

With self-discipline most anything is possible.

Property belongs to man and not man to property.