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Paris Oration
- When
- 1736
- Where
- Paris
Ramsay delivered a speech in Paris defining the moral and philosophical principles of Freemasonry.
In 1736, Ramsay pronounced a public speech in Paris that defined the four qualities to become a French Freemason: philanthropy, moral values, secrecy, and empathy for sciences and fine arts. This oration is considered a founding text of the French Masonic tradition.
Sources
- Andrew Michael Ramsay Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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