Albert Pike (December 29, 1809–April 2, 1891) was an American attorney, Confederate officer, writer, and Freemason.
What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal. Use this quote
Faith begins where Reason sinks exhausted. Use this quote
Above all things let us never forget that mankind constitutes one great brotherhood; all born to encounter suffering and sorrow, and therefore bound to sympathize with each other. Use this quote
Almost all the noblest things that have been achieved in the world, have been achieved by poor men; poor scholars, poor professional men, poor artisans and artists, poor philosophers, poets, and men of genius. Use this quote
A war for a great principle ennobles a nation. Use this quote
War is a series of catastrophes which result in victory. Use this quote
To work with the hands or brain, according to our requirements and our capacities, to do that which lies before us to do, is more honorable than rank and title. Use this quote