Human progress is our cause, liberty of
thought our supreme wish, freedom of
conscience our mission,and the guarantee
of equal rights to all people everywhere
our ultimate goal.
I believe that the Ancient and Accepted rite can be placed in possession of a pure and high toned body of Masons in this State (Texas), whose worth and work will entitle them to the respect of other members of the rite wherever located.
--Philip C. Tucker, First Sovereign Inspector General for Texas, August, 1, 1866