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It would be sheer folly for even an organized form of mysticism to compete with organized religion. The votaries of mysticism are and will remain a minor group. But insofar as their challenge acts as a successful irritant, they may help orthodox religion to improve itself.
-- Notebooks Category 17: The Religious Urge > Chapter 3 : Religion As Preparatory > # 144