To train the mind to move with the maximum speed and energy, with the utmost possible accuracy in the chosen direction, and with the minimum of disturbance or friction. That is Magick. To stop the mind altogether. That is Yoga.

Every man and every woman is a star.

This complaining rambling rubbish is the substitute which has taken the place of love.

Black magic is not a myth. It is a totally unscientific and emotional form of magic, but it does get results — of an extremely temporary nature.

Chinese civilisation is so systematic that wild animals have been abolished on principle.

I slept with faith and found a corpse in my arms on awakening; I drank and danced all night with doubt and found her a virgin in the morning.

I was not content to just believe in Satan. I wanted to be his chief or staff.