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Jesus described himself as the Door; the Bab of Persia referred to himself as the Gate. What did these prophets mean? The average seeker needs a symbol, a form through which he can pass to the formless. Such a form then becomes a door or gate for him. The mental image of the prophet who most attracts him provides him with it.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 6 : Student-Teacher > # 807