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Women must without delay begin to perfect themselves in all fields, and this is not done at a moment's notice. First of all, we women have so much to outlive. Let us develop primarily a sense of our own dignity and learn to lean courageously on our own strength and knowledge, in order to join in, as well as accept, responsibility for the great structure of General Good.

— Helena Roerich Letters of Helena Roerich II (1937)

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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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