P.D. Ouspensky
P.D. Ouspensky was a Russian philosopher and mathematician renowned for his work on esoteric spirituality and mysticism. Born in 1878, he is best known for his association with George Gurdjieff and his seminal book "In Search of the Miraculous," which explores the Fourth Way teachings. Ouspensky's writings delve into the nature of consciousness and reality, influencing Western thought on spiritual development and self-awareness.
Book summaries for books written by P.D. Ouspensky
Quotes
We are all asleep and dreaming, but some of us are dreaming that we are awake.
Man lives his life in a circle, and the circle is always closed.
We do not remember our previous lives, but we carry the consequences of their actions.
One cannot change the past, but one can change the future.
Time is an illusion created by our limited perception.
We are trapped in a never-ending cycle of desires and disappointments.
We must learn to break free from the chains of our own thoughts.
Every choice we make creates a new reality.
We are prisoners of our own beliefs.
Life is a series of tests, and only by passing them can we progress.
We are never satisfied with what we have; we always crave for more.
Love is the only force that can break the cycle of suffering.