There is nothing so despicable as a secret society that is based upon religious prejudice and that will attempt to defeat a man because of his religious beliefs. Such a society is like a cockroach - it thrives in the dark. So do those who combine for such an end.

The true Mason is ever vigilant for subtle traces of character and personality flaws which daily experience brings out.

The true Mason's level of discernment increases with every use of the working tools, because the true Mason is ever working on him/her self.

We shall have to begin all over again. [Taft hoped that] the Senators might change their minds, or that the people might change the Senate; instead of which they changed me.

I don't know whither we are drifting, but I do know where every real thinking patriot will stand in the end, and that's by the Constitution.

We must dare to be great; and we must realize that greatness is the fruit of toil and sacrifice and high courage.

The Masonic system represents a stupendous and beautiful fabric, founded on universal purity, to rule and direct our passions, to have faith and love in God, and charity toward man.