“And our knowledge will, we are easily persuaded, appear in turn the merest ignorance to those who come after us. Yet it is not to be despised, since by it we reach up groping to touch the hem of the garment of the Most High.”

Since by it we reach up groping fingers to touch the hem of the garment of the Most High.

What has been done is little-scarcely a beginning; yet it is much in comparison with the total blank of a century past.

Knowledge will appear in turn the merest ignorance to those who come after us. Yet it is not to be despised.

The great strength of our Order lies in its concealment.

Let it never appear in any place in its own name but always covered by another name and another occupation.

I appear to be normal and have the look of an in-shape man, but if we were to go to a pool party I would go with my shirt on.

Interpreting it as best you can, and leaving your mind open to the fact that new evidence will appear tomorrow.

This is the case with thousands: they appear desirous of knowing the truth, but have not patience to wait in a proper way to receive an answer to their question.

Because of the pot the water appears to be divided into two parts; because of the pot you seem to perceive an inside and an outside.

If a white cloth is stained even with a small spot, the stain appears very ugly indeed. So the smallest fault of a holy man becomes painfully prominent.

When the fruit appears the blossom drops off. Love of God is the fruit, and rituals are the blossom.