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The preliminary requisites to a lasting illumination are development and balance. If part of his nature is still undeveloped in relation to the finished goal and if all parts are off balance in relation to one another, the illumination will go soon after it comes. This balance of mind and life are essential.

-- Notebooks Category 20: What Is Philosophy? > Chapter 3 : Its Requirements > # 389