In every Magical, or similar system, it is invariably the first condition which the Aspirant must fulfill: he must once and for all and for ever put his family outside his magical circle.Even the Gospels insist clearly and weightily on this.Christ himself (i.e. whoever is meant by this name in this passage) callously disowns his mother and his brethren (Luke VIII, 19). And he repeatedly makes discipleship contingent on the total renunciation of all family ties. He would not even allow a man to attend his father's funeral!Is the magical tradition less rigid?Not on your life!

Intolerance is evidence of impotence.

Balance every thought with its opposition. Because the marriage of them is the destruction of illusion.

Magick is the Art of Life itself.

I was asked to memorise what I did not understand; and, my memory being so good, it refused to be insulted in that manner.

Love is the only principle which makes life tolerable.

Practically, Science is true; and Faith is foolish.