George Washington Quotes

Freemasonry is an order whose leading star is philanthropy and whose principles inculcate an unceasing devotion to the cause of virtue and morality.

George Washington

• Virtue
• Morality
• Devotion
• Philanthropy
• Masonic

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• Freemasonry is an order whose leading star is philanthropy and whose principles inculcate an unceasing devotion to the cause of virtue and morality.

  

  George Washington
  • Virtue
  • Morality
  • Devotion