Aliens Quote by Aleister Crowley
“One must find out for oneself, and make sure beyond doubt, 'who' one is, 'what' one is, 'why' one is... Being thus conscious of the proper course to pursue, the next thing is to understand the conditions necessary to following it out. After that, one must eliminate from oneself every element alien or hostile to success, and develop those parts of oneself which are specially needed to control the aforesaid conditions.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley, 1904
Self‑knowledge and deliberate self‑shaping are prerequisites for purposeful action, requiring removal of harmful traits and cultivation of necessary abilities.
In simple terms: Know yourself, remove obstacles, develop needed skills.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate self‑awareness and eliminate hindrances.
Themes
self‑development
purpose
self‑mastery
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal therapy
- leadership training
- spiritual practice
- habit formation
Key Concepts
existentialism
personal growth
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits are you still hindering your goals?
- How can you balance self‑improvement with external realities?
A Different Perspective
Over‑emphasis on self‑control can ignore external constraints.
