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It is most true, that Truth is a Divine attribute and the foundation of every virtue. To be true, and to seek to find and learn the Truth, are the great objects of every good Mason.
Albert Pike
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Albert Pike
Age: 81 †
Born: 1809
Born: December 29
Died: 1891
Died: April 2
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Boston
Massachusetts
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