In order to explain why the ordinary Sadhus and Yogis take to tobacco and gānja [an intoxicant], I said that these cause stimulation of the physical brain. But these have reactions. And to stimulate the brain thus is not the proper process.

That within us which seeks to know and to progress is not the mind but something behind it which makes use of it.

The only work that spiritually purifies us is that which is done without personal motives.

Metaphysical thinking will always no doubt be a strong element in her mentality, and it is to be hoped that she will never lose her great, her sovereign powers in that direction.

There are all kinds of people, and in the attempt to build up a solidarity among them, defects of each one affect all the others.

The subliminal mind receives and remembers all those touches that delight the soul. Our soul takes joy in this right touching by the Essence of all experience.

You have however within you an inclination towards completeness.