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27th U.S. President

William Howard Taft was the 27th President of the United States, serving from 1909 to 1913. Born on September 15, 1857, and passing away on March 8, 1930, Taft was known for his dedication to maintaining law and order and for pushing for various reforms during his presidency. After leaving office, he remained active in politics and law, serving as a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.

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Famous William Howard Taft Quotes

“The secret of Masonry, like the secret of life, can be known only by those who seek it, serve it, live it. It cannot be uttered; it can only be felt and acted. It is, in fact, an open secret, and each man knows it according to his quest and capacity. Like all things worth knowing, no one can know it for another and no man can know it alone.”

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“The study of Freemasonry is the study of man as a candidate for a blessed eternity. It furnishes examples of holy living, and displays the conduct which is pleasing and acceptable to God. The doctrines and examples which distinguish the Order are obvious, and suited to every capacity. It is impossible for the most fastidious Mason to misunderstand, however he might slight or neglect them. It is impossible for the most superficial brother to say that he is unable to comprehend the plain precepts and the unanswerable arguments which are furnished by Freemasonry.”

“The true Mason always carries his working tools everywhere.”

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“The true Mason does not hold or teach the attitude that, I am a Master Mason now and thus I no longer need to be concerned with using the working tools because they were given in the earlier degrees.”

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

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“The true Mason never hesitates to use the working tools to correct personal flaws.”

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

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

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

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“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.”

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