Attributes Quote by Albert Pike

“The true Mason is not creed-bound. He realizes with the divine illumination of his lodge that as Mason his religion must be universal: Christ,…

— Manly P. Hall

The true Mason is ever vigilant for subtle traces of character and personality flaws which daily experience brings out.

— William Howard Taft

The true Mason is the Tiler of the Temple of the Heart.

— William Howard Taft

The true Mason ever strives to cultivate Masonry in his/her life to the fullest degree possible.

— William Howard Taft

There are great truths at the foundation of Freemasonry, truths which it is its mission to teach and which is constituting the very essence…

— Albert Pike

Because of this ever increasing discernment of the true Mason he/she will find more efficient ways to apply brotherly love, relief and truth.

— George Washington

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.

— William Howard Taft

The true Mason takes full responsibility for the condition of his character and ever strives for its perfection.

— William Howard Taft

“Perceptions of the modern masons ranged from their being a group of harmless old men who liked to play dress-up... all the way to…

— Dan Brown

“What is the purpose of Masonry? One of its most basic purposes is to make good men even better. We try to place emphasis…

— A. Keith Jones

We Masons are among the fortunate ones who are taught to meet together with others opposing convictions or competitive ideas and yet respect each…

— Albert Pike

The true philosophy, known and practiced by Solomon, is the basis on which Masonry is founded.

— Albert Pike