In Freemasonry, the laurel wreath symbolizes victory and honor. It is often associated with the achievements of those who have demonstrated virtue and bravery. Albert Pike, in his work Morals and Dogma, notes that the laurel wreath was historically awarded to Greeks and Romans who fought for liberty, signifying their valor and commitment to noble causes. He states, "For those Greeks and Romans who are the objects of our admiration employed hardly any other virtue in the extirpation of tyrants than that love of liberty which made them prompt in seizing the sword and gave them strength to use it... which bound their brows with wreaths of laurel and consigned their memories to immortal fame." This reflects the Masonic values of courage, integrity, and the pursuit of justice, which are celebrated through the symbolism of the laurel.