1 result for (book:ecs1 AND heading:"esp class session februari 4 1969" AND stemmed:reason)
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Now, there is no reason why truth should not be joyful, there is no reason why truth cannot play tricks, even with noses. And note to our friend, Ruburt—there is no reason why truth must necessarily be given in high intellectual tones. Now, I have given material in our own session that is highly legitimate and valid, and it will be used and used well by people who can understand it intellectually. And I have given material that is highly intuitional that will be understood and used by people who know how to use their intuitions. Truth does not follow a single line.
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Intellectually you will understand the material, if you read it. I did not mean, earlier, to give the impression that I was poking fun at our friend’s intellect, only that you can at times prevent him from reaching out to others as he should. I need and needed an intellect through which I could work so that our basic principles could be understood by those who were intellectually inclined. And so that the scientist and mathematicians, the religious men, the philosophers, could find no fault with our reasoning. Through Ruburt’s books we can reach and help many individuals. But they will not be reached as I’m reaching those of you in this room.... Recording or no. Our friend Ruburt himself has not understood the meaning of our classes sufficiently. Nor the energy that exists here and that will reach beyond the confines of this room. Our friend over here (Theodore) has Ruburt’s back. It is not a barrier to him.
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When I am jovial and when you know me as I am, realize that I have been what I am for a long time—with alterations and changes and developments. And that as you sit here before me, you are far more than you know. And if it seems to you that I have said this on endless other occasions, indeed I have. When I say it and repeat it, I say it and repeat it for a reason. It is so that you will know that vitality is joyful, and that personality has eternal validity and that changes continue. And that as you challenge me, so shall you be challenged.
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