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It is historical fact that a number of those who successfully deepen their spiritual life by contemplation practice may develop anti-ritualistic attitudes. This is why mystics have been tolerated, even venerated, and alternately treated as heretics and persecuted.

-- Notebooks Category 17: The Religious Urge > Chapter 3 : Religion As Preparatory > # 128