What a great question . I want to say the Common Gavel because before I became a Freemason I was hot tempered , I angered easily and could get very mean and nasty when pushed . It was one of my biggest downfalls . I have broke off that corner of rough stone and have learned to control my temper . Now I am as easy going as they come , The wife says I am to easy going now .
But I also want to say the Trowel . I have spread the cement of brotherly love which has united me with men I would have never had the chance to know in the world because of our different stations in life . My wife , family and non-Mason friends are always amazed when we are out and very important men in the community ( be it because of wealth or their professions such as judges , police chief , political big wigs etc; etc; ) will see me and walk up to me with a smile on their faces , slap me on the back , a shake of our hands and chat as if we are the best of friends .