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The sincere attempt to live out our highest intimations even among the most mundane of environments is essential if we are not to lose ourselves in a sea of vague sophistication. No metaphysical study, no pondering upon the fascinating laws of mind, no ambiguous wandering with a candle in the dark recesses of psychical life can ever atone for the lack of Right Action. We may harbour the loveliest dreams but we must turn them into realities by effort.

-- Notebooks Category 2: Overview of Practices Involved > Chapter 5 : Balance the Psyche > # 85