Masonic Virtues: Fortitude
Fortitude’s window has a completely different presence. Where Temperance is soft and flowing, Fortitude is upright and unyielding. She stands dressed in deep crimson and gold, colours that radiate courage, nobility, and conviction. A shield rests at her side, well-worn but strong, while her hand holds a sword — not in threat, but in readiness.
There’s a lion at her feet, calm yet watchful. The lion doesn’t need to roar to show its strength; its quiet confidence says more than any display could. That is Fortitude’s real teaching: true strength doesn’t need to shout. It’s there, constant and dependable, ready when needed.
Behind her, the scene darkens into a storm — but a shaft of sunlight breaks through, cutting across the clouds. In life, storms are inevitable. Disappointments, challenges, and losses come to all of us. But Fortitude calls us to stand our ground, to keep our values intact even when the easier path would be to bend or retreat.
As a Mason, Fortitude has taught us that courage is not recklessness. It’s the steady, sometimes quiet, decision to remain true to what’s right, even when it costs you comfort. It’s not about charging into every fight — it’s about being the person who can be counted on when the fight comes to you.
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There’s a lion at her feet, calm yet watchful. The lion doesn’t need to roar to show its strength; its quiet confidence says more than any display could. That is Fortitude’s real teaching: true strength doesn’t need to shout. It’s there, constant and dependable, ready when needed.
Behind her, the scene darkens into a storm — but a shaft of sunlight breaks through, cutting across the clouds. In life, storms are inevitable. Disappointments, challenges, and losses come to all of us. But Fortitude calls us to stand our ground, to keep our values intact even when the easier path would be to bend or retreat.
As a Mason, Fortitude has taught us that courage is not recklessness. It’s the steady, sometimes quiet, decision to remain true to what’s right, even when it costs you comfort. It’s not about charging into every fight — it’s about being the person who can be counted on when the fight comes to you.
If you would like to be part of a global community that has its roots firmly in the ground in Buckinghamshire, please join us by following this link: https://buckspgl.org/join