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The Twelve-Inch Rule and the Common Gavel
Force, unregulated or ill-regulated, is not only wasted in the void, like that of gunpowder burned in the open air, and steam unconfined by science; but, striking in the dark, with its blows meeting only the air, it recoils and bruises itself.
Thought is a force, and philosophy should be an energy, finding its aim and its effects in the amelioration of mankind. The two great motors are Truth and Love.
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Force guided by intellect
How does Pike distinguish destructive force from force guided by intellect, right and justice?
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MORALS AND DOGMA · I. APPRENTICE
“Thought is a force, and philosophy should be an energy, finding its aim and its effects in the amelioration of mankind.”Albert Pike · Edited by Elizeu A. Souza
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Freemasonry · English
Morals and Dogma
Albert Pike examines the symbols, philosophical traditions and teachings of the 32 degrees of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. This revised edition includes the complete text, illustrations and a documentary appendix on the 33rd degree. Editorial preparation by Elizeu A. Souza.
Preparação editorial de Elizeu A. Souza
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Kabbalah · English
Pardes Rimmonim — Annotated Definitive Edition
Moshe Cordovero organizes the study of Kabbalah into 32 gates devoted to the sefirot, Ein Sof, emanation, divine names, letters and intention in prayer. This definitive annotated English edition brings together all 288 chapters, with embedded Hebrew glosses, diagrams and editorial notes. Translated, edited and annotated by Elizeu A. Souza.
Translated by Elizeu A. Souza
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Literature · Portuguese
Minha Carreira Brilhante
Miles Franklin’s novel follows Sybylla in rural Australia as she navigates ambition, family life and the desire to choose her own path. Translation by Elizeu A. Souza.
Translated by Elizeu A. Souza
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