Doubt is really a groping ignorance.

Hermeticism is the science of nature hidden in the hieroglyphics and symbols of the ancient world. It is the search for the principle of life, along with the dream (for those who have not yet achieved it) of accomplishing the great work, that is the reproduction by man of the divine, natural fire which creates and recreates beings.

The Placer is an enemy who must necessarily become our lord or our slave; one doesn't enjoy if it's not defeated.

To practice magic is to be a quack; to know magic is to be a sage.

Succeed in not fearing the lion, and the lion will fear YOU. Say to suffering, 'I will that you shall become a pleasure,' and it will prove to be such-- and even more than a pleasure, it will be a blessing.

Weak people talk and do not act, strong people act and keep quiet.

Nothing can resist the will of man when he knows what is true and wills what is good.