George Washington Principle Quotations

So far as I am acquainted with the principles and doctrines of Freemasonry, I conceive it to be founded in benevolence and to be exercised only for the good of mankind.

The fundamental principle of our constitution ... enjoins the sense of command, duty that the will of the majority shall prevail.

Not only do I pray for it, on the score of human dignity, but I can clearly forsee that nothing but the rooting out of slavery can perpetuate the existence of our union, by consolidating it in a common bond of principle.

For it is fixed principle with me, that whatever is done should be done well.

I am principled against selling negroes, as you would do cattle at a market.

The foundation of our national policy will be laid in the pure and immutable principle of private morality.

To enlarge the sphere of social happiness is worthy of the benevolent design of a Masonic institution; and it is most fervently to be wished, that the conduct of every member of the fraternity, as well as those publications, that discover the principles which actuate them, may tend to convince mankind that the grand object of Masonry is to promote the happiness of the human race.

Reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle

Being persuaded that a just application of the principles, on which the Masonic Fraternity is founded, must be promote of private virtue and public prosperity, I shall always be happy to advance the interests of the Society, and to be considered by them as a deserving brother.