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The most striking point in this simple technique is that he uses the very ego itself--for so long indicated by all mystics as the greatest enemy on the Path--as the means of divine attainment. These words may sound like pure paradox, but they happen to be true. The strength of his enemy is drawn upon for his help, while that which was the supreme hindrance transforms into a pathway to the goal.

-- Notebooks Category 20: What Is Philosophy? > Chapter 3 : Its Requirements > # 80