Aleister Crowley Sayings, born Edward Alexander Crowley on October 12, 1875, in Royal Leamington Spa, England, was an English occultist, poet, novelist, and mountaineer who founded Thelema, a spiritual philosophy centered on individual will, with The Book of the Law (1904) as its cornerstone. Dubbed “The Great Beast,” Crowley’s provocative works, including Magick in Theory and Practice (1929) and The Book of Thoth (1944), have influenced modern occultism, literature, and pop culture, with his books selling thousands worldwide. His bold sayings challenge convention and inspire self-discovery. These 15 sayings—sourced from his books, essays, letters, and public statements—capture his insights on magic, freedom, spirituality, and the human spirit, reflecting his enigmatic and revolutionary voice.
15 Aleister Crowley Sayings
- “The universe is a continuous flux; to be is to do.” (The Book of Lies, 1912, p. 67)
- “There is no god but man.” (Liber OZ, 1941, p. 1)
- “Balance every thought with its opposite. For the marriage of these is the destruction of illusion.” (The Book of Lies, 1912, p. 23)
- “I am divided for love’s sake, for the chance of union.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 19)
- “The only sin is restriction.” (The Equinox, Vol. I, No. 7, 1912, p. 45)
- “Every intentional act is a magical act.” (Magick in Theory and Practice, 1929, p. 17)
- “Purity is to live only to the Highest; and the Highest is All.” (The Vision and the Voice, 1911, p. 89)
- “The soul is beyond male and female, as it is beyond life and death.” (The Book of Thoth, 1944, p. 112)
- “Fear is failure, and the forerunner of failure.” (Magick Without Tears, 1954, p. 156)
- “To me a book is a message from the gods to mankind; or, if not, should never be published at all.” (The Confessions of Aleister Crowley, 1929, p. 567)
- “The Many is as adorable to the One as the One is to the Many.” (The Book of Lies, 1912, p. 33)
- “Truth is the radiant reflection of reality.” (Moonchild, 1917, p. 123)
- “We place no reliance on virgin or pigeon; our method is science, our aim is religion.” (The Equinox, Vol. III, No. 1, 1919, p. 78)
- “The supreme ritual is the invocation of the Holy Guardian Angel.” (Magick in Theory and Practice, 1929, p. 234)
- “I am alone: there is no God where I am.” (The Book of the Law, 1904, p. 37)
These Aleister Crowley sayings distill his radical philosophy, urging us to embrace our will, challenge illusions, and seek the divine within. Which saying sparks your inner fire? Share it in the comments and keep Crowley’s transformative legacy alive!
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