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The seeker after Reality will be suspicious of professional spirituality, although the seeker after religion will be attracted by it. It is not necessary to advertise inner attainment. Lao Tzu pushed the same point to its farthest extreme when he wrote, "Those who know do not speak," to which we may add, "or proclaim themselves as adepts, form spiritual societies, and seek disciples."

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 4 : Organized Groups > # 100