15 Book of the Law Quotes by Aleister Crowley, born Edward Alexander Crowley on October 12, 1875, in Royal Leamington Spa, England, was an English occultist, poet, and mystic who founded Thelema, a spiritual philosophy centered on individual will. His most pivotal work, The Book of the Law (1904), also known as Liber AL vel Legis, was dictated to him by a spiritual entity named Aiwass and serves as Thelema’s foundational text, with thousands of copies circulated globally. Proclaiming “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law,” it outlines a vision of personal freedom, love, and cosmic purpose. These 15 quotes—sourced directly from The Book of the Law—capture its most profound and influential passages, reflecting Crowley’s radical and mystical philosophy.
15 Book of the Law Quotes
- “Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 22)
- “Love is the law, love under will.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 25)
- “Every man and every woman is a star.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 17)
- “I am the Snake that giveth Knowledge & Delight and bright glory, and stir the hearts of men with drunkenness.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 30)
- “I am divided for love’s sake, for the chance of union.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 19)
- “There is no law beyond Do what thou wilt.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 47)
- “The word of Sin is Restriction.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 23)
- “I am alone: there is no God where I am.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 37)
- “Behold! it is revealed by Aiwass the minister of Hoor-paar-kraat.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 15)
- “The Khabs is in the Khu, not the Khu in the Khabs.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 18)
- “For pure will, unassuaged of purpose, delivered from the lust of result, is every way perfect.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 26)
- “There is a light before thine eyes, o prophet, a light undesired, most desirable.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 31)
- “Success is thy proof: argue not; convert not; talk not over much!” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 45)
- “My ecstasy is in yours. My joy is to see your joy.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 20)
- “Let my servants be few & secret: they shall rule the many & the known.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 24)
These Book of the Law quotes by Aleister Crowley distill Thelema’s radical call to embrace individual will, love, and cosmic purpose, challenging us to live authentically. Which quote resonates with your inner star? Share it in the comments and keep Crowley’s transformative vision alive!
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