Perennial Philosophy Quotes by Aldous Huxley, published in 1945 by Aldous Huxley, is a profound exploration of the universal spiritual truths that underpin the world’s major religions, from Christianity and Buddhism to Hinduism and Sufism. A British novelist and philosopher, Huxley, born July 26, 1894, in Godalming, England, drew on his extensive knowledge to illuminate the shared mystical core of these traditions, selling thousands of copies and influencing spiritual discourse. A nine-time Nobel Prize in Literature nominee, his work bridges philosophy and mysticism, offering timeless wisdom. These 15 quotes—sourced directly from The Perennial Philosophy—capture his insights into the divine, human nature, and the path to spiritual awakening, reflecting his vision of a unified truth.
15 Perennial Philosophy Quotes
- “The Perennial Philosophy is primarily concerned with the one, divine Reality substantial to the manifold world of things and lives and minds.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. vii)
- “Knowledge is a function of being. When there is a change in the being of the knower, there is a corresponding change in the nature and amount of knowing.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 8)
- “The divine Ground of all existence is a spiritual Absolute, ineffable in terms of discursive thought, but susceptible of being directly experienced and realized by the human spirit.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 21)
- “Man’s final end, the purpose of his existence, is to love, know and be united with the immanent and transcendent Ground of Being.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 34)
- “Humility is the first of the virtues—for other people.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 76)
- “The more a man knows about himself in relation to every kind of experience, the greater his chance of suddenly, one fine morning, realizing who in fact he is.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 92)
- “Love is not possession; it is participation in the being of another.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 189)
- “To be enlightened is to be delivered from the ego and to be united with the divine Ground.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 123)
- “The spiritual life is a life of discipline, because only through discipline can the spirit come to know itself and God.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 145)
- “Evil is the shadow cast by the intervening self, which is opaque to the divine Light.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 167)
- “The unitive knowledge of the Divine Ground has, as its necessary condition, detachment and charity.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 204)
- “What we perceive depends on what we are, and what we are depends on what we perceive.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 167)
- “Time is the medium in which the ego lives; eternity is the dimension of the spirit.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 221)
- “The saint is one who knows that every moment of his life is a moment of divine opportunity.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 256)
- “God is not a hypothesis to be tested; He is a reality to be experienced.” (The Perennial Philosophy, 1945, p. 289)
These Perennial Philosophy quotes by Aldous Huxley distill his vision of a universal spiritual truth, urging us to seek the divine through love, discipline, and self-awareness. Which quote deepens your connection to the eternal? Share it in the comments and keep Huxley’s mystical wisdom alive!
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