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The precepts of the Gospel were universally the obligations of Masonry.
William Howard Taft
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William Howard Taft
Age: 72 †
Born: 1857
Born: September 15
Died: 1930
Died: March 8
27Th U.S. President
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Cincinnati
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I am in favor of helping the prosperity of all countries because, when we are all prosperous, the trade with each becomes more valuable to the other.
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Action for which I become responsible, or for which my administration becomes responsible, shall be within the law.
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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.
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The true Mason never hesitates to use the working tools to correct personal flaws.
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