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Body Quote by Albert Pike

“Know thou the self (spirit) as riding in a chariot, The body as the chariot. Know thou the intellect as the chariot-driver, And the mind as the reins. The senses, they say, are the horses; The objects of sense, what they range over. The self combined with senses and mind Wise men call "the enjoyer.” quote by Albert Pike
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“Know thou the self (spirit) as riding in a chariot, The body as the chariot. Know thou the intellect as the chariot-driver, And the mind as the reins. The senses, they say, are the horses; The objects of sense, what they range over. The self combined with senses and mind Wise men call "the enjoyer.”

Albert Pike

About This Quote

The self is the driver, intellect the chariot, mind the reins, senses the horses, and objects the terrain; together they form experience.

In simple terms: Self guides intellect and mind, senses pull.

Key Takeaway

Balance inner parts for harmony.

Themes

self mind intellect body sensory perception

Mood

introspective balanced

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • self‑reflection
  • decision making

Key Concepts

philosophy metaphor spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you align mind and senses?
  • What role does intellect play in guiding actions?
A Different Perspective

Over‑identifying with one part can cause imbalance.

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