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What is often criticizable in persons who pursue mystical studies is unfortunately quite true of most and partly true of many others, since they turn to mysticism in search of escapism or consolation and, more often than not, it remains little more than a branch of religion for them. However, such criticism is thoroughly unjust to the few who are earnest seekers of Truth. To those pioneers, mysticism, with or without its pleasurable experiences--more often without--represents a necessary step forward on their path of spiritual progress, one which will help to bring them closer to their Goal.

-- Notebooks Category 16: The Sensitives > Chapter 1 : Mystical Life in The Modern World > # 59