Devil Quote by Aleister Crowley
“This serpent, SATAN, is not the enemy of Man, but He who made Gods of our race, knowing Good and Evil; He bade 'Know Thyself!' and taught Initiation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of the Law, Aleister Crowley, 1904
The serpent symbolizes self‑knowledge, urging individuals to understand themselves beyond external deities and moral binaries.
In simple terms: Know yourself to transcend external judgments.
Key Takeaway
Seek inner truth through self‑reflection.
Themes
self‑knowledge
spirituality
transformation
Mood
mystical
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation retreats
- personal journaling
- ritual practice
- philosophical study
Key Concepts
esotericism
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- What does ‘knowing thyself’ mean to you?
- How can self‑knowledge reshape your moral framework?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may conflict with mainstream beliefs.
