The subtle are the causes, the gross the effects.

Astrology and all these mystical things are generally signs of a weak mind; therefore as soon as they are becoming prominent in our minds, we should see a physician, take good food, and rest.

Where you find the attraction for lust and wealth considerably diminished, to whatever creed he may belong, know that his inner spirit is awakening.

So long as there is desire or want, it is a sure sign that there is imperfection. A perfect, free being cannot have any desire.

Know that all sins and all evils can be summed up in that one word, weakness. It is weakness that is the motive power in all evil doing; it is weakness that makes men injure others; it is weakness that makes them manifest what they are not in reality. Let them know what they really are.

All want power, but few will wait to gain it for themselves.

Change can only be in the limited.