Atheism is the philosophical equivalent of a fish denying the existence of land because he lacks the means to experience it.

Belief about God is religion. Belief in God is faith.

Science explains the how.Philosophy explains the why.Free-thinkers need both.

The process of dying is falling asleep. The process of death is waking up.

Freemasonry is a spiritual practice that good men of every spiritual practice can agree upon.

Kill someone on the behalf of yourself, you get deemed a murderer. Kill someone on behalf of your Government, you get deemed a hero.

Never confuse fighting for one's government with fighting for one's country.

When it comes to matters of dealing with the Government, one has to go through red tape just to get to the actual red tape.

An ideologue is one who places agenda above truth.

Politics is a game played by the rich with the lives of the poor.

True power lies not in the spotlight, but in the influential shadows.

Live each day like it’s your best.

If you wanted to rip my clothes off, you should have asked." (Jace Wayland)

The secret to success: Do what you say you're going to do.

After all is said and done, its usually the wife who has said it and the husband who has done it.

I don't think I've got bad taste. I've got no taste.

Invariably our best nights were those when it rained.

Only the one that hurts you can make you feel better. Only the one that inflicts pain can take it away

You can have a lot of unhappiness by not having money, but the reverse is no guarantee of happiness.

Oh! death will find me, long before I tire Of watching for you; and swing me suddenly Into the shade and loneliness and mire Of the last land!

Always, always lead by example. Those whom you lead will be quick to grasp the true identity of a truly professional NCO and will be more willing to follow, obey and persevere.