Abandon Quote by Aldous Huxley
“Good action and thoughts produce consequences which tend to neutralize, or put a stop to, the result of evil thoughts and actions. For as we give up the life of self (and note that, like forgiveness, repentance and humility are also special cases of giving), as we abandon what the German mystics called "the I, me, mine," we make ourselves progressively capable of receiving grace. By grace we are enabled to know reality more completely, and this knowledge of reality helps us to give up more of the life of selfhood - and so on, in a mounting spiral of illumination and regeneration.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Grace and the Self, 1955
Self‑transcendence through humility and forgiveness opens one to grace and deeper reality understanding
In simple terms: Letting go of ego invites grace and insight
Key Takeaway
Practice humility, forgiveness, and self‑lessness
Themes
spirituality
grace
humility
self‑transcendence
Mood
tranquil
reflective
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- confessional therapy
- community service
Key Concepts
mysticism
psychology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does letting go of self affect daily life?
- What practices foster humility?
A Different Perspective
Grace concepts may conflict with personal ambition
