Birth Quote by Austin Osman Spare
“I am God, and all other gods are my imagery. I gave birth to myself. I am millions of forms excreating; eternal; and nothing exists except through me; yet I am not them they serve me.”
About This Quote
Source Manifesto: The Book of Pleasure (Anatomy of the Spirit), 1913
Divine self‑creation asserts ultimate autonomy, rejecting external deities and emphasizing personal power.
In simple terms: God is self‑created, not external.
Key Takeaway
Embrace personal sovereignty.
Themes
self‑realization
myth
autonomy
Mood
provocative
introspective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal meditation
- creative expression
- self‑branding
- ritual practice
Key Concepts
Occultism
philosophical individualism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does self‑creation mean to you?
- How do you balance individuality with community?
A Different Perspective
Such claims can isolate and ignore communal interdependence.
