Freemason Masonic sign on door, known as the Masonic Square

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Masonic Square - The Square and Compasses (or, more correctly, a square and a set of compasses joined together) is the single most identifiable symbol of Freemasonry. Both the square and compasses are architect's tools and are used in Masonic ritual as emblems to teach symbolic lessons. Some Lodges and rituals explain these symbols as lessons in conduct: for example, that Masons should "square their actions by the square of virtue" and learn to "circumscribe their desires and keep their passions within due bounds toward all mankind".

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Size: 3355px × 5100px
Location: Hamlet North Carolina, Richmond County, NC, USA
Photo credit: © K. L. Howard / Alamy / Afripics
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