In freemasonry, man is seen as a rough stone, in which, however, the cubic stone is present or ‘hidden’. It is his task to bring to light that cubic stone, that is to say, to strive for perfection. In freemasonry, the symbolism of building, the legacy of medieval craftsmanship, occupies a very important place. The freemason sees the world and life as a building to be completed. He builds on the temple of mankind, on a better world, where he sees himself as a building block.
