Be kind Quote by Franz Bardon
“Whoever is willing to enter the magic path should regard it as his sacred duty to practice regular exercises. He ought to be kind, generous and tolerant with his fellow men, but relentless and hard with himself. Only such behavior will be followed by success in magic.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Initiation into Hermetics, 1931
Practitioners should treat magical work as a sacred duty, combining kindness outwardly with relentless self‑discipline to achieve success.
In simple terms: Be kind to others, tough on yourself, and practice regularly.
Balance compassion with rigorous self‑discipline.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- study of esoteric texts
- self‑reflection
- teaching others
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you sustain rigorous practice without fatigue?
- What does “hard with himself” mean in daily life?
Self‑discipline may lead to burnout if not balanced with rest.