Art Quote by Aleister Crowley
““There is beauty in every incident of life; the true and the false, the wise and the foolish, are all one in the eye that beholds all without passion or prejudice: and the secret appears to lie not in the retirement from the world, but in keeping a part of oneself Vestal, sacred, intact, aloof from that self which makes contact with the external universe. In other words, in a separation of that which is and perceives from that which acts and suffers. And the art of doing this is really the art of being an artist. As a rule, it is a birthright; it may perhaps be attained by prayer and fasting; most surely, it can never be bought.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley, 1904
True insight arises when we observe life without bias, keeping a sacred inner self separate from external influences, akin to an artist's detached creation.
In simple terms: Seeing without bias keeps inner purity.
Key Takeaway
Practice detached observation to preserve inner sanctity.
Themes
philosophy
spirituality
artistic perception
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative work
- conflict resolution
- personal growth
Key Concepts
dualism
detachment
inner sanctity
Questions to Reflect On
- Can one stay detached yet remain compassionate?
- How does artistic detachment affect personal relationships?
A Different Perspective
Maintaining detachment can be emotionally isolating.
