General Rules of the Freemasons, with a Discourse on the Purpose of Masonry

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§. V.

not only to words, but also to actions. It is prudence that proceeds so sparingly with the signs known among us, by which one can give foreign Brothers original: "fremden Brüdern"; refers to Masons from different lodges or regions who need to identify themselves through secret signs the opportunity to reveal themselves. It must accompany a F. M. Abbreviation for "Freimaurer" (Freemason) into society, and there, not a single word or facial expression must escape him.

It keeps presence of mind—an excellent quality for a zealous Brother—in constant alertness.

Intrepidity. original: "Uneršchrokenheit"; also translated as fearlessness or dauntlessness The Order requires of its members that they be intrepid. Intrepidity is the seal of discretion. A secret is never safe from force if the one who is to preserve it does not possess enough courage and steadfastness to despise the threatening danger. Let a Brother remember what was done with him during his initiation; original: "Aufnahme"; the ritual process of being admitted into the lodge he will then recognize that the Lodge demanded such a quality of intrepidity from him.