For the alchemist the one primarily in need of redemption is not man, but the deity who is lost and sleeping in matter.

Nothing worse could happen to one than to be completely understood.

The symbols of the self arise from the depths of the body.

Astrologers are influenced by theosophy, so they say, "That is very simple, it is just vibration!" ... But what is vibration? They say it is light energy, perhaps electricity, they are not quite informed. At all events the vibrations that could influence us have never been seen, so it remains just a word.

It is really the mistake of our age. We think it is enough to discover new things, but we don't realize that knowing more demands a cor­responding development of morality.

Observance of customs and laws can very easily be a cloak for a lie so subtle that our fellow human beings are unable to detect it.

From the middle of life onward, only he remains vitally alive who is ready to die with life.