Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.
Theodore RooseveltRead
Freemasonry teaches not merely temperance, fortitude, prudence, justice, brotherly love, relief, and truth, but liberty, equality, and fraternity, and it denounces ignorance, superstition, bigotry, lust tyranny and despotism.
Interpretation
Freemasonry promotes virtues like love and justice while opposing ignorance and tyranny.
In this quote, Theodore Roosevelt highlights the core tenets of Freemasonry, emphasizing its commitment to moral virtues such as temperance and justice, alongside essential principles of liberty, equality, and fraternity. He contrasts these ideals with the negative forces of ignorance and tyranny, advocating for a society that values enlightenment and mutual respect among its members.
In practice
This quote can be used in speeches to inspire unity and promote social justice.
Americanism is a question of principle, of idealism, of character. It is not a matter of birthplace, or creed, or line of descent.
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Since everything is but an apparition, having nothing to do with good or bad, acceptance or rejection, one may well burst out in laughter.
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