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Life is most complicated, and only the consciousness which is united with the Higher Will can sense the right direction and steer its vessel through all storms. But the storms are inevitable and useful, for the ship as well as for the pilot and the whole crew, because only in this way are strength and firmness tested and also fearlessness and alertness developed.

— Helena Roerich

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The most terrible thing is to develop in a child selfishness and stinginess, as these vices will limit the growth of a child's mind.

Woman—mother and wife—witness of the development of man's genius, can appreciate the great significance of the culture of thought and knowledge.

Prana is the very same psychic energy in its quality of vital force, which is diffused everywhere and is absorbed by man chiefly through breathing.

Selfishness is the most terrible scourge of humanity, the source of destruction, and, first of all, self-destruction.

Make haste to learn how to love and appreciate each other. But nothing requires such delicate and attentive care as love!

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