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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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That which we say and do, if its effects last not beyond our lives, is unimportant.
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The common right is nothing more or less than the protection of all, pouring its rays on each. This protection of each by all, is Fraternity.
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We Masons are among the fortunate ones who are taught to meet together with others opposing convictions or competitive ideas and yet respect each other as Brothers.
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War is a series of catastrophes which result in victory.
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A dim consciousness of infinite mystery and grandeur lies beneath all the commonplace of life . There is an awfulness and a majesty around us, in all our little worldliness .
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