The Universe is worked and guided from within outwards.

The man might have become a Power, but he preferred to remain an Ass.

The world is not prepared yet to understand the philosophy of Occult Sciences - let them assure themselves first of all that there are beings in an invisible world, whether 'Spirits' of the dead or Elementals; and that there are hidden powers in man, which are capable of making a God of him on earth.

The mind is the slayer of the real, let the disciples slay the slayer.

Donkeys have the courage to bray after the death of a lion. (not meant to glorify carnivorous practice).

As no cause remains without its due effect from greatest to least, from a cosmic disturbance down to the movement of your hand, and as like produces like, Karma is that unseen and unknown law which adjusts wisely, intelligently, and equitably each effect to its cause, tracing the latter back to its producer.

Theosophy is who Theosophy does, not thinks, not studies, not feels but does.