If we put corrupt men in public office and sneeringly acquiesce in their corruptions, then we are wrong ourselves.

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.

If given the choice between Righteousness and Peace, I choose Righteousness.

Here is your country. Cherish these natural wonders, cherish the natural resources, cherish the history and romance as a sacred heritage, for your children and your children's children. Do not let selfish men or greedy interests skin your country of its beauty, its riches or its romance.

Nothing is gained by debate on non-debatable subjects.

Look Toward the stars but keep your feet firmly on the ground.

To have acted otherwise ... would have been the betrayal of the interests of the United States.