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Philosophy can maintain its non-sectarian nature only by maintaining its non-organizational and non-institutional character. Although certain societies and groups profess to be non-sectarian, their actual history shows plainly their inability to sustain this ideal. He who would be a true philosopher must turn to the only source of true philosophy--the fount within himself. That is, he must turn inward, not outward to a group.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 4 : Organized Groups > # 101