Albert Pike Quotes, born December 29, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, was an American attorney, poet, Confederate general, and prominent Freemason, serving as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite’s Southern Jurisdiction from 1859 to 1891. Best known for his influential book Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (1871), Pike explored philosophy, morality, and the esoteric traditions of Freemasonry. His writings emphasized personal growth, liberty, and the pursuit of truth. These 15 quotes—sourced from his books, writings, and public statements—reflect his insights on life, morality, freedom, and human potential, capturing his complex and thought-provoking legacy.
15 Albert Pike Quotes
- “What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “We must pass through the darkness, to reach the light.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “Above all things let us never forget that mankind constitutes one great brotherhood; all born to encounter suffering and sorrow, and therefore bound to sympathize with each other.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “The sovereignty of one’s self over one’s self is called Liberty.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “Philosophy is a kind of journey, ever learning yet never arriving at the ideal perfection of truth.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “A good man will find that there is goodness in the world; an honest man will find that there is honesty in the world.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “We have all the light we need, we just need to put it in practice.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “The only true happiness is to learn, to advance, and to improve: which could not happen unless we had commenced with error, ignorance, and imperfection.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “Faith begins where Reason sinks exhausted.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “To work with the hands or brain, according to our requirements and our capacities, to do that which lies before us to do, is more honorable than rank and title.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “A war for a great principle ennobles a nation.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “Doubt, the essential preliminary of all improvement and discovery, must accompany the stages of man’s onward progress.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “Will is the dynamic soul-force.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “Pride is not the heritage of man; humility should dwell with frailty, and atone for ignorance, error, and imperfection.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “The universal medicine for the Soul is the Supreme Reason and Absolute Justice; for the mind, mathematical and practical Truth; for the body, the Quintessence, a combination of light and gold.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
Albert Pike’s quotes weave together wisdom, morality, and a call to personal and societal growth, inspiring us to seek truth, embrace liberty, and uplift others. Which one resonates with your journey toward light? Share it in the comments and keep Pike’s philosophical legacy alive!
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