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Too many disciples commit the fault of being too demanding and too possessive in their attitude towards the teacher. In the end they become a burden, a liability, or even a nuisance to him. They ought to give him devotion, yes; they ought to think often of him for inspiration and guidance; but they ought not to turn themselves into emotional parasites who are unable to live on their own vitality at all.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 6 : Student-Teacher > # 727