"Directly a man begins to say "Yes" without the question "W… - Aleister Crowley

"Directly a man begins to say "Yes" without the question "Why?" he becomes a dogmatist, a potential, if not an actual liar."

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About Aleister Crowley

Aleister Crowley (12 October 1875 – 1 December 1947), born Edward Alexander Crowley, was a British occultist, mystic, poet, and social provocateur, famous for his development of the philosophical system called Thelema, and his concepts of magic, which he called Magick.

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Also Known As: the Beast 666 • Master Therion

Alternative Names: Edward Alexander Crowley • H.D. Carr • Therion

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"Directly a man begins to say "Yes" without the question "Why?" he becomes a dogmatist, a potential, if not an actual liar." - Aleister Crowley

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