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“Every ceremony or rite has a value if it is performed without alteration. A ceremony is a book in which a great deal is written. Anyone who understands can read it. One rite often contains more than a hundred books.”

Quote by G. I. Gurdjieff

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G. I. Gurdjieff

Georgi Ivanovich Gurdjieff, a Russian mystic and philosopher, passed away on October 29, 1949. He is known for his unique teaching methods and exploration of human potential. more

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