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Austin Osman Spare
Austin Osman Spare

Austin Osman Spare was a British artist known for his unique sigil system and symbolic works of sexual symbolism. His artistic career spanned the early 20th century, influencing many artists that followed. more

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“The man who is an initiate of one of the great Mystery Schools never fears to let his pupils outdistance him, because he knows that it stands him in good stead with his superiors if he is constantly sending up to them aspirants who 'make good.' He therefore never tries to hold back a promising pupil, because he has no need to fear that pupil, if allowed to penetrate into the Mysteries, would spy out the nakedness of the land; he will rather bring back a report of its exceeding richness, and thereby confirm the statements of his teacher and spur his fellow pupils to yet greater eagerness.”