The Kybalion as follows: "Where fall the footsteps of the…
““The Kybalion as follows: "Where fall the footsteps of the Master, the ears of those ready for his Teaching open wide." And again: "When the ears of the student are ready to hear, then cometh the lips to fill them with wisdom." But their customary attitude has always been strictly in accordance with the other Hermetic aphorism, also in The Kybalion: "The lips of Wisdom are closed, except to the ears of Understanding.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Understanding requires readiness; wisdom is offered only to those prepared to receive it.
In simple terms: Wisdom comes to ready ears.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate openness to learning.
Themes
spirituality
learning
wisdom
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation
- study groups
- personal growth
- teaching sessions
Key Concepts
Hermetic philosophy
receptivity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you prepare yourself to hear deeper truths?
- What habits keep your mind closed?
A Different Perspective
Closed lips limit knowledge if not ready.