“… And so you see, my Brother, that the truths that were given to you in the Grade of Neophyte [1], and those that were given to you in the Degree of Adept [2] Minor, are, even if opposed, the same truth.” - From the Ritual of the Degree of Mestre do Atrio [3] of the Templar Order of Portugal

"Impeccability should not be rudeness Be ruthless, but charming Cleverness should not be cruelty Be cunning, but sympathetic Patience should not be negligence Be patient, but active Sweetness should not be foolishness Be sweet, but be lethal" Carlos Castaneda