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Nicholas Roerich Quotes

1874–1947 Russia

Nicholas Roerich [Николай Константинович Рёрих] (9 October 1874 – 13 December 1947), also known as Nikolai Konstantinovich Rerikh, was a Russian archeologist, painter, poet, mystic, spiritual teacher and social activist. He and his wife Helena Roerich were co-founders of the Agni Yoga Society, and began the Pax Cultura initiative, which resulted in an international treaty known as the Roerich Pact.

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Humanity must suffer very much before it comes to an understanding of the advantage of unity.

New Era Community (1926)

I am not astonished that we receive so many enthusiastic responses to our Peace Banner.

Realm of Light Book II (1931)

One must manifest discipline of spirit; without it one cannot become free.

Leaves Of Morya's Garden (1924)

Where all the treasures of mankind must be saved, there one should find such a symbol that can open the inmost recesses of all hearts.

Cease speaking of enemies when an achievement can kindle a great light. Solitude will transmit the message better than the murmurs of crowds.

Leaves Of Morya's Garden (1924)

No name will provoke so many attacks as that of Maitreya, for it is bound up with the future. Nothing provokes so much fear and irritation in people as thinking about the future.

Agni Yoga (1929)

The Great Helpers of humanity do not abandon the Earth so long as sufferings go unhealed.

New Era Community (1926)

We are dissipating superstition, ignorance and fear. We are forging courage, will and knowledge.
Every striving toward enlightenment is welcome. Every prejudice, caused by ignorance, is exposed.

New Era Community (1926)

Wayfarer, friend, let us travel together. Night is near, wild beasts are about, and our campfire may go out. But if we agree to share the night watch, we can conserve our forces.

New Era Community (1926)

Toiler, is thy heart fearful or exultant
when before thee looms Infinity?

When calculations become complex and Infinity is obscured, then will be remembered anew the simplest principle: from heart to heart — such is the law of fraternity, community, fellowship.

New Era Community (1926)

Put aside all prejudices — think freely.
Be not downcast but full of hope.
Flee not from life, but walk the path of salvation.

Leaves Of Morya's Garden (1924)

It is our duty to create for the young generation traditions of Culture; where there is Culture, there is Peace; there is achievement; there is the right solution for the difficult social problems.

Realm of Light Book II (1931)

The evolution of the New Era rests on the cornerstone of Knowledge and Beauty.

Realm of Light Book II (1931)

The abode of the Teacher not only cannot be made known but cannot even be uttered. Your question shows how far you are from the understanding of the Teaching. Even humanly you must realize how wrong your question is.

Leaves Of Morya's Garden (1924)

By holiness in life, guard the precious Gem of Gems.
Aum Tat Sat Aum!
I am thou, thou art I — parts of the Divine Self.

Leaves Of Morya's Garden (1924)

They will ask, "Can the time of Maitreya create a New Era?" Answer, "If the Crusades brought a new age, then truly the Era of Maitreya is a thousandfold more significant." In such consciousness should one proceed.

Agni Yoga (1929)

Understand once again that the time of changes of continents is approaching. Maitreya is coming, in the vanguard of science, addressing its new frontiers. All the problems of science and of the evolution of all that exists are of concern to the Teacher.

Agni Yoga (1929)

The Renovation of the World will come —
the prophecies will be fulfilled.
People will arise and build a New Temple.

Leaves Of Morya's Garden (1924)

It argues that mankind has to find a way to agree, that its achievements are global and belong to all the nations. The Banner says: noli me tangere — do not touch — do not dare to disturb, to offend the Universal Treasure with a touch of destruction.

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: Nicholas Roerich (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.