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The opposition, struggle, and difficulty of life in the world provides the needed experience which teaches the man to control his grosser nature, leads him to discipline his animal self, and compels him to cultivate his intelligence. But it does not teach him about his higher nature or lead him to his mystical development. For this he must remove himself to solitary places from time to time where the forest, sea, or mountain can provide the necessary conditions for that.

-- Notebooks Category 3: Relax and Retreat > Chapter 1 : Take Intermittent Pauses > # 173