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P.D. Ouspensky was a Russian philosopher, psychologist, and writer, known for his studies in mysticism and self-development. His works have had a profound impact on modern psychology and philosophy.

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Famous P.D. Ouspensky Quotes

“Man is confronted with two obvious facts: The existence of the world in which he lives; and the existence of psychic life in himself.”

Men World Two Facts Existence Obvious Psychics

Book:Tertium Organum: A Key to the Enigmas of the World

Source: Tertium Organum: A Key to the Enigmas of the World

“Possibly the most interesting first impression of my life came from the world of dreams.”

World Firsts Dream Interesting Impression Most Interesting First Impression

Author:P.D. Ouspensky

“If a man gives way to all his desires, or panders to them, there will be no inner struggle in him, no 'friction,' no fire. But if, for the sake of attaining a definite aim, he struggles with desires that hinder him, he will then create a fire which will gradually transform his inner world into a single whole.”

Ifs Men World Way Giving Whole Desire Struggle Fire Aim Sake Personal Development Definite Hinder Friction Inner World Inner Struggle

Author:P.D. Ouspensky

“Learn to see it in thyself and thou wilt understand the infinite essence, hidden in all illusory forms. Understand that the world which thou knowest is only one of the aspects of the infinite world, and things and phenomena are merely hierolgyphics of deeper ideas.”

World Ideas Form Aspect Essence Infinite Deeper Thyself Illusory

Book:The Symbolism of the Tarot: Philosophy of Occultism in Pictures and Numbers

Source: The Symbolism of the Tarot: Philosophy of Occultism in Pictures and Numbers

“Love is the eternally burning fire in which humanity & all the world are being purified.”

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Author:P.D. Ouspensky

About the Author

Born: March 17, 1878
Died: October 2, 1947
Known for: Author
Quotes: 64

Books & Sources

Strange Life of Ivan OsokinRelated source material

Tertium Organum: A Key to the Enigmas of the WorldRelated source material

The Fourth Way: An Arrangement by Subject of Verbatim Extracts from the Records of Ouspensky's Meetings in London and New York, 1921-46Related source material

The Psychology of Man's Possible EvolutionRelated source material

A New Model of the UniverseRelated source material

The Symbolism of the Tarot: Philosophy of Occultism in Pictures and NumbersRelated source material

Talks With a DevilRelated source material

Tertium OrganumRelated source material

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