Ancient Quote by A. E. Waite
“Out of evil comes good, however, and the confusion of tongues gave rise to 'the ancient practice of Masons conversing without the use of speech.'”
About This Quote
Good can emerge from evil, and the chaotic mixing of languages led to a secret, non‑verbal Masonic communication method.
In simple terms: Evil can produce good; speech confusion created silent Masonic talks.
Key Takeaway
Recognize hidden benefits in chaos.
Themes
duality
communication
secrecy
Mood
mysterious
thought‑provoking
historical
Type
philosophical
historical
When to use this quote
- rituals
- secret societies
- conflict resolution
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
masonry
symbolism
language
order
Questions to Reflect On
- How can conflict produce positive outcomes?
- What does silent communication achieve?
A Different Perspective
The claim about Masonic speech is historically dubious.
