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Only in the attainment of the pure atmosphere of this mystical summit does he also attain freedom from the risk of deception and illusion, for where there is no imagery and no words there is no root whence deception and illusion could possibly arise. All the foolishness and falsity which have done so much harm to individual seekers and brought so much discredit on their search itself have their source in psychic experiences that appeal to egotism and pride.

-- Notebooks Category 16: The Sensitives > Chapter 15 : Illuminations > # 146