Art Quote by Austin Osman, Spare
““If you could truly believe, we should realise the virtue of it. We are not free to believe . . . . however much we so desire, having conflicting ideas to first exhaust. Sigils are the art of believing; my invention for making belief organic, ergo, true belief. ””
About This Quote
Argues that belief is constrained by internal conflict and proposes sigils as a method to make belief tangible and authentic.
In simple terms: Belief needs structure
Key Takeaway
Sigils externalize belief
Themes
philosophy
belief
conflict
ritual
authenticity
Mood
introspective
enigmatic
Type
philosophical
esoteric
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
- personal development
Key Concepts
psychology
symbolism
Practical Applications
- designing sigils
- meditative exercises
Questions to Reflect On
- Can belief be truly organic?
- What role do symbols play in shaping conviction?
A Different Perspective
Some may view sigils as arbitrary symbols without inherent power.
![“Sigils are the means of guiding and uniting the partially free belief[27] with an organic desire, its carriage and retention till its purpose served in the sub-conscious self, and its means of reincarnation in the Ego. All thought can be expressed by form in true relation. Sigils are monograms of…” quote by Austin Osman, Spare](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/ffd/austin-osman-spare-2-26152_desire_sigils-are-the-means-of-guiding-and-unit_488849.jpg)
