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“Dogmas are the toys that amuse and can satisfy but unreasoning children. They are the offspring of human speculation and prejudiced fancy.”

Quote by H. P. Blavatsky

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H. P. Blavatsky

H. P. Blavatsky was a Russian philosopher, writer, and occultist renowned for her contributions to the Theosophical Movement. Born on August 12, 1831, in Kyiv, Ukraine, she later settled in India, where she established the Theosophical Society in 1875. Blavatsky's writings and teachings have profoundly influenced the development of various esoteric and spiritual movements. more

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“The world is not prepared yet to understand the philosophy of Occult Sciences - let them assure themselves first of all that there are beings in an invisible world, whether 'Spirits' of the dead or Elementals; and that there are hidden powers in man, which are capable of making a God of him on earth.”

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“Spiritualism is but a baby now, an unwelcome stranger, whom public opinion, like an unnatural foster mother, tries to crush out of existence.”

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“How long shall we Spiritualists be turned over like so many scapegoats to the unbelievers, by cheating mediums and speculating prophets?”

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“Ridicule is the deadliest weapon of the age.”

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“Theosophy blesses the world; Theology is its curse.”

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“Help Nature and work on with her; and Nature will regard thee as one of her creators . . . she will lay bare before thy gaze the treasures hidden in the depths of her pure virgin bosom.”

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