Who would dispute that one must have a firm foothold if one's goal is far distant?

9.  Do not belittle the significance of what you do not comprehend. Cherish the token given unto you  You must await the awakening of a new spiritual consciousness.  Many doubts will be dispelled in your future work.    -Leaves of Morya's Garden 1924

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II, iii, 1.  That which is the most dear but least of all belonging to us is the best load to carry on the way.    - Leaves of Morya's Garden 1925

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19.  Of all creative energies thought remains supreme.  What may be the crystal of this energy?  Some believe that precise knowledge is the crown of thought; but it would be more correct to say that legend is the crown of thought.  In legend is expressed the essence of creative energy, in a legend's short formula are defined both hope and achievement.   

27.  Having no home is a necessary attribute of the Teacher. The Teacher has a place to stay but not a home.  The Teacher participates in life but is not touched by the ordinary.  The Teacher beautifies a discussion but does not prolong it.  He pities but does not bewail.  The Teacher defends but does not gesticulate.  The Teacher affirms and is never uncertain.  He forewarns and delays not.  If absolutely necessary, he can smite but will never wound.  He is grateful and does not forget.  He evaluates motives and shows no weakness.  Carefully he guards but does not impose.  He fears not yet is not reckless.   

251.  the true measure of devotion is revealed only at times of difficulty.  And the ability to see is tested only through the cover of mist.  Our shield is simply the understanding of devotion.  People usually understand devotion as love, readiness or solicitude.  But these fragments of devotion are only a smile of sympathy whereas true devotion is radiant, like a warrior ready for battle.  

338.  It should be remembered that there are very few developed consciousnesses.  Therefore cherish each such consciousness even with its faults.    -M:  Agni Yoga 1929

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503.  The fiery force knows no distance; it is like an observer on a summit who sees where the paths on the arth below meet.  Since the Universal Government foresees the distant future our weak eyes can catch glimpses of these fiery decisions.  With what solemnity and thoughtfulness one should receive these illuminations!  One should not discuss them immediately and in earthly fashion; one must cherish them as an entrusted sacred treasure!

583.  Who would dispute that one must have a firm foothold if one's goal is far distant? The archer will affirm this.     - -M:  Fiery World 1933

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261. It is an error to think that the forces of darkness attack only weak spots.  Very often chaos presses deliberately upon the most powerful strongholds.  Likewise breakers are more violent against cliffs.  Therefore every wall must be guarded, both low and high ones.  Let us not forget this, for people often think about shielding the weak and abandon the strong.  Everywhere there are intimidations by chaos, and tensions are tripled.  Read about the downfall of great nations to anyone who does not cherish the feeling of protections.    -M:  Fiery World 1934

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202.  Those who take upon themselves the burden of Earth are like the symbol of the giant, Atlas.  Such pillars of the world are very few in number.    -M:   Aum 1936

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Savants of the Will of God:         

  The belt of time has steadily moved from the beginning as the passion of the Light for the expression of itself.  The chips of darkness hewn from the Tree of Life by vulgar men have time and time again obliterated the radiant view of perfection, but they have not stopped the spiritual evolution of men....

  The resurrection flame becomes the fohat of invincibility in the mind and heart of the elect; still, others court vain pleasures.  The compensation of the spiritual path must be understood.  The words “verily they have their reward” remain the Master’s succinct utterance regarding the tone of life when it is linked entirely to the whimsy of the human will.    

(-Sergius of Radonezh by Vasnetsov)

-Morya:  Pearls of Wisdom 14:9