Note 2 — Notes. (continued 2)
Reading edition
Concerning the doctrines of Universal Freemasonry D. Gabriel Jogand-Pagés says writing on the subject of freemasonry in Spain: “The teaching which according to the ritual of the 33rd degree is the synthesis of freemasonry, is well worthy of being borne in mind.”
“In the reception to the 33rd degree, the Grand Master turning to the person to be received, ends his discourse with the following significant exhortation:
“I owe you, Illustrious brother, an explanation which it is necessary to give to our rituals.”
“Masonry being nothing else than active revolution, permanent conspiracy against political and religious despotism,....”