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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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.
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What this quote means
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.
Themes
FreemasonryLibertyEqualityFraternityJusticeTruthBrotherhood
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in speeches to inspire unity and promote social justice.
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