Dave's Angel
Hi
This is going to be one of those open-and-shut threads.... I have this dreadful habit of remembering what I read, but not where I read it (which is probably better than the reverse, but still a pain), and I hope someone can fill me in.
I remember reading a quote in a Crowley book - whether by him or about him I'm not sure - retelling a story. AC and Allan Bennett are in India or somewhere with some Indian sage. There is a snatch of conversation along these lines:
Indian sage: "A man must dedicate himself to study for many years before he is considered worthy to teach about the first verse of our scriptures."
Bennett: "Venerable Sir! In my religion a man must dedicate himself to study for many years before he is even considered worthy to teach about the first word of *our* scriptures."
Crowley: "Venerable Sir! In my religion, a man must dedicate himself to study for many years before he is considered worthy to teach about so much as the first LETTER of the first word of *our* scriptures!"
Now - WHERE IS THIS DAMN QUOTE???? Been trying to find it for ages - I know I've read it!!! - Driving me nuts!!
Thankyou in advance!
This is going to be one of those open-and-shut threads.... I have this dreadful habit of remembering what I read, but not where I read it (which is probably better than the reverse, but still a pain), and I hope someone can fill me in.
I remember reading a quote in a Crowley book - whether by him or about him I'm not sure - retelling a story. AC and Allan Bennett are in India or somewhere with some Indian sage. There is a snatch of conversation along these lines:
Indian sage: "A man must dedicate himself to study for many years before he is considered worthy to teach about the first verse of our scriptures."
Bennett: "Venerable Sir! In my religion a man must dedicate himself to study for many years before he is even considered worthy to teach about the first word of *our* scriptures."
Crowley: "Venerable Sir! In my religion, a man must dedicate himself to study for many years before he is considered worthy to teach about so much as the first LETTER of the first word of *our* scriptures!"
Now - WHERE IS THIS DAMN QUOTE???? Been trying to find it for ages - I know I've read it!!! - Driving me nuts!!
Thankyou in advance!