Every grown-up man consists wholly of habits, although he is often unaware of it and even denies having any habits at all.
G. I. GURDJIEFFEvery grown-up man consists wholly of habits, although he is often unaware of it and even denies having any habits at all.
G. I. GURDJIEFFThe degree of consciousness corresponds to the degree of density or the speed of vibrations. The denser the matter, the less conscious it is.
G. I. GURDJIEFFIt is only by grounding our awareness in the living sensation of our bodies that the ‘I Am,’ our real presence, can awaken.
G. I. GURDJIEFFThere is a cosmic law which says that every satisfaction must be paid for with a dissatisfaction.
G. I. GURDJIEFFPractice love first on animals, they are more sensitive.
G. I. GURDJIEFFHe who has gotten rid of the disease of “tomorrow” has a chance of achieving what he is here for.
G. I. GURDJIEFFReal love is a cosmic force which goes through us. If we crystallize it, it becomes the greatest power in the world.
G. I. GURDJIEFFWith thorns in the inner world there will always be roses in the outer world, in law-able compensation.
G. I. GURDJIEFFRemember yourself always and everywhere.
G. I. GURDJIEFFPatience is the mother of will.
G. I. GURDJIEFFBetter to die than live in sleep.
G. I. GURDJIEFFWould a CONSCIOUS human being destroy himself through war, and crime, and quarrels? No, a man simply knows not what he does to himself.
G. I. GURDJIEFFIf you can serve a cup of tea right, you can do anything.
G. I. GURDJIEFFWhat is possible for individual man is impossible for the masses.
G. I. GURDJIEFFTo know all, it is necessary to know very little; but to know that very little, one must first know pretty much.
G. I. GURDJIEFFFrom looking at your neighbor and realizing his true significance, and that he will die, pity and compassion will arise in you for him and finally you will love him.
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