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Within the exclusivity of a sect his power to think forcefully, creatively, and originally is lost. He is forced into a narrow area, deprived of the stimulating results of world-search. There is neither the wish nor the will to step outside the imposed borders of his own sect and measure other ideas, test other ideals, and benefit by other insights. There is a pathetic acceptance of mental captivity.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 4 : Organized Groups > # 83