In everything the essential must be understood.

479.  When there is talk about raising the people's level precisely simplicity is required in all its convincingness.  This quality must not only be accepted with one's mind but loved with one's heart--from it emanate both cooperation and brotherhood.  -M:  Brotherhood 1937 …….. 76.  A wise observer will not pay attention to superficial details.  In everything the essential must be understood.  -M:  Supermundane 1, 1938 ……………… 270.  In spite of the mind's desire, the pendulum of life points out a different, unchangeable solution.  Any honest observer can testify that often it is not his own reason that determines his actions.  In addition to the reasoning will that is based upon experience of everyday life there is another, profound wisdom which abides in the depths of consciousness. 370.  Bear in mind that it is not easy to rid oneself of petty habits.  Among them there are always some of which one is not even aware and which only a keen-eyed observer can discern.  Yet the uncovering of such hidden habits often leads to complete transformation.    (by Schmiechen, 1884)  -Morya:  Supermundane 2, 1938