The man who is an initiate of one of the great Mystery Schools never fears to let his pupils outdistance him, because he knows that it stands him in good stead with his superiors if he is constantly sending up to them aspirants who 'make good.' He therefore never tries to hold back a promising pupil, because he has no need to fear that pupil, if allowed to penetrate into the Mysteries, would spy out the nakedness of the land; he will rather bring back a report of its exceeding richness, and thereby confirm the statements of his teacher and spur his fellow pupils to yet greater eagerness.

A chain is no stronger than its weakest link, and if one of the team cannot handle the forces, everybody is going to suffer. A ritual lodge is no place for the well-meaning ineffectual.

There is a life behind the personality that uses personalities as masks. There are times when life puts off the mask and deep answers unto deep.

Magick is the art of causing changes in consciousness to occur in accordance with the will.

The descent into matter must be complete before the ascent to spirit can commence.

Superstition has been defined as the use of a form whose significance has been forgotten.

Magic is the art of changing consciousness at will.