"There are so many Brethren whose knowledge of the Craft does not go outside the Ritual, Brethren who have been given little or no instruction in Masonic Symbolism, or the inner meaning of the ceremonies, and who have but a limited idea of the Fraternity of which they are members.
A good knowledge of the Ritual is highly desirable, but it should also be remembered that Ritualism is only the outward and visible sign of Masonry.
The modern man is above all a thinker, an enquirer. The age of unquestioning faith has passed.
In every phase of life men are asking "Why?" and expect to be answered plainly.
If the answers are not forthcoming, enquirers turn away, and that means in Masonry, a great army of unattached Brethren."
