The evolution of man is the evolution of his consciousness, and ‘consciousness’ cannot evolve unconsciously. The evolution of man is the evolution of his will, and ‘will’ cannot evolve involuntarily.
G. I. GURDJIEFFYou can never awaken using the same system that put you to sleep in the first place.
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Sincerity is the key which will open the door through which you will see your separate parts, and you will see something quite new. You must go on trying to be sincere. Each day you put on a mask, and you must take it off little by little.
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Practice love on animals first; they react better and more sensitively.
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Common aim is stronger than blood.
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I ask you to believe nothing that you cannot verify for yourself.
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Those who have not sown anything during their responsible life will have nothing to reap in the future.
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The highest that a man can attain is to be able to do.
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Begin with the possible; begin with one step.
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Believe nothing, not even yourself.
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Never think of results, just do!
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The only type of sexual relations possible are those with someone who is as advanced and capable as oneself.
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By teaching others you will learn yourself.
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Life is real only then, when “I am”.
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Love of consciousness evokes the same in response Love of feeling evokes the opposite Love of body depends only on type and polarity.
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Better to die than live in sleep.
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It is the same with everything else, with food, with pleasures, with sleep; with everything there is a limit to what is necessary. After this “sin” begins. This is something that must be grasped, a “sin” is something which is not necessary.
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