Secret Societies have existed among all peoples, savage and civilized, since the beginning of recorded history... It is beyond question that the secret societies of all ages have exercised a considerable degree of political influence. — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
It must be shown that self-seeking is out of fashion, and that the world is moving on to a larger conception of living. — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
There are many levels of life which we cannot see and know, yet which certainly exist. There is a larger world, vast enough to… — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
To repress rebellion is to maintain the status quo, a condition which binds the mortal creature in a state of intellectual or physical slavery. But it is impossible to chain man merely by slaving his body; the mind also must be held, and to accomplish this, fear is the accepted weapon. The common man must fear life, fear death, fear… — Manly Hall Copy Share
An unhealthy mind, even in a healthy body, will ultimately destroy health. — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
What nobler relationship than that of friend? What nobler compliment can man bestow than friendship? The bonds and ties of the life we know… — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
Symbolism is the language of the Mysteries. By symbols men have ever sought to communicate to each other those thoughts which transcend the limitations… — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
The headdresses of the Egyptians have great symbolic and emblematic importance, for they represent the auric bodies of the superhuman intelligences, and are used… — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
Each person must discover his own philosophy of life, and it is not fair or right to impose our codes upon others. It is… — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
Wisdom is a condition of consciousness rather than an attitude of mind. Wisdom is that state of being in which an individual finds himself… — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
This tree is indeed a Tree of Life, for without the higher and finer sentiments man does not life; he merely exists. If any… — Manly Hall Copy Share Image
