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 break easily, but through eternity one bond remains - the bond of fellowship - the fellowship of atoms, of star dust in its endless flight, of suns and worlds, of gods and men. The clasped hands… — Manly Hall Copy Share
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
