The kind of spiritual guide that most people want is
one who pats them encouragmgly on the shoulder,
flatters them constantly in speech or writing, and
habituates them to refer all their personal problems
to him for solution. The kind of guide they really
need is one who will critically point out their faults
and weaknesses and who will unhesitatingly throw them
back on their own resources. It is better to encourage
men in good conduct than to pamper their neurotic
religiosity.
— Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest >
Chapter 6: Student-Teacher > # 474.. Paul Brunton
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