One of man's important mistakes, one which must be remembered, is his illusion in regard to his I. Man such as we know him, the 'man-machine,' the man who cannot 'do,' and with whom and through whom everything 'happens,' cannot… — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
We must strive for freedom if we strive for self-knowledge. The task of self-knowledge and of further self-development is of such importance and seriousness, it demands such intensity of effort, that to attempt it any old way and amongst other… — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
Nothing can be attained without suffering but at the same time one must begin by sacrificing suffering. — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
It is only by grounding our awareness in the living sensation of our bodies that the 'I Am,' our real presence, can awaken. — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
Those who have not sown anything during their responsible life will have nothing to reap in the future. — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
Try to understand what I am saying: everything is dependent on everything else, everything is connected, nothing is separate. Therefore everything is going in… — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
From my point of view, he can be called a remarkable man who stands out from those around him by the resourcefulness of his… — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
To know all, it is necessary to know very little; but to know that very little, one must first know pretty much. — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
Hope of consciousness is strength Hope of feelings is slavery Hope of body is disease. — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
The degree of consciousness corresponds to the degree of density or the speed of vibrations. The denser the matter, the less conscious it is. — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
Knowledge by itself does not give understanding. Nor is understanding increased by an increase of knowledge alone. Understanding depends upon the relation of knowledge… — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
A miracle is not the breaking of physical laws, but rather represents laws which are incomprehensible to us. — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
Sincerity is the key which will open the door through which you will see your separate parts, and you will see something quite new.… — G. I. Gurdjieff Copy Share Image
