Identity Quote by Frederick Lenz
“What is self? Self is the mind viewing itself. That's all. The mind stops viewing itself and turns towards infinity. There is no self, there's only infinity.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Knowledge: The Keys of Enoch, Frederick Lenz, 1995
The quote suggests that the sense of self is a mental construct that dissolves when consciousness expands beyond self‑reference to boundless awareness.
In simple terms: Self is a mental illusion that fades when we think beyond ourselves.
Recognize the mind’s limits and seek broader awareness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- meditation
- philosophical inquiry
- creative problem solving
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your sense of self affect your decisions?
- What does “turning towards infinity” mean to you?
The concept may be hard to apply in everyday life without experiential practice.