The source of wisdom and power, of love and beauty, is within ourselves, but not within our egos. It is within our consciousness. Indeed, its presence provides us with a conscious contrast which enables us to speak of the ego as if it were something different and apart: it is the true Self whereas the ego is only an illusion of the mind. Paul Brunton
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Intimate with the power of the Self, we are able to live in a state of wholeness. As the ever-present power of the Self, we can move forward without fear. The presence of this infinite power within us is the source of wisdom and love. We will be less likely to make mistakes if we are aware of this power. The opposite is true as well - if our ego is in control, then we are likely to make mistakes, which gives rise to suffering.

Source: The Notebooks Of Paul Brunton

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  2. Although the pure truth has never been stated, nevertheless it has never been lost. Its existence does not depend upon human statement but upon human sensitivity. In this it is unlike all other knowledge.

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