Eagerness Quote by Dion Fortune
“The man who is an initiate of one of the great Mystery Schools never fears to let his pupils outdistance him, because he knows that it stands him in good stead with his superiors if he is constantly sending up to them aspirants who 'make good.' He therefore never tries to hold back a promising pupil, because he has no need to fear that pupil, if allowed to penetrate into the Mysteries, would spy out the nakedness of the land; he will rather bring back a report of its exceeding richness, and thereby confirm the statements of his teacher and spur his fellow pupils to yet greater eagerness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mysteries of the Initiate, 1925
A teacher of a secret school encourages pupils to surpass him, believing their success reflects his own and benefits the order.
In simple terms: A mentor lets students outshine him to strengthen the school.
Key Takeaway
Support pupils' growth for collective advancement.
Themes
education
mentorship
hierarchy
growth
secret knowledge
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
instructional
When to use this quote
- teaching
- student advancement
- knowledge transmission
- institutional loyalty
Key Concepts
Ego
learning
legacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance personal ego with nurturing talent?
- What are the costs of letting go of authority?
A Different Perspective
The teacher may risk losing influence or control.
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