Albert Pike Morals and Dogma Quotes, born December 29, 1809, in Boston, Massachusetts, was an American attorney, poet, and influential Freemason, serving as Sovereign Grand Commander of the Scottish Rite’s Southern Jurisdiction from 1859 to 1891. His magnum opus, Morals and Dogma of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry (1871), is a cornerstone of Masonic philosophy, exploring morality, esoteric traditions, and the pursuit of truth. These 15 quotes—sourced exclusively from Morals and Dogma—illuminate his insights on liberty, virtue, human brotherhood, and spiritual growth, capturing the depth and enduring wisdom of his Masonic teachings.
15 Albert Pike Morals and Dogma 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)
- “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)
- “Justice to others and to ourselves is the same; that we cannot define our duties by mathematical lines ruled by the square, but must fill with them the great circle traced by the compasses.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
- “The life of man is of no longer duration than the breath of his nostrils.” (Morals and Dogma, 1871)
Albert Pike’s Morals and Dogma quotes resonate with timeless wisdom, urging us to seek truth, practice virtue, and embrace our shared humanity. Which one guides you toward light and liberty? Share it in the comments and keep Pike’s Masonic legacy thriving!
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