Agrippa Heinrich Cornelius

Occultist Theologian Humanist German 1486 – 1535

Synthesized occultism and humanism, influenced Renaissance magic and philosophy.

378 quotes

"In every moment of stillness lies the opportunity for profound insight."
Solitude
"The pursuit of power without wisdom leads only to destruction."
Power
"The wealth of a person is not measured in gold, but in the richness of their relationships."
Money
"Beauty is the outward expression of inner harmony and understanding."
Beauty
"To laugh at oneself is to begin the path of true humility."
Humor
"The most important knowledge is knowledge of oneself."
Knowledge
"In the garden of the mind, weeds of doubt must be constantly removed."
Faith
"The dream that moves one to action is the only dream worth having."
Dreams
"To preserve what is good while embracing what is new is the mark of wisdom."
Change
"The strength of family lies in the bonds of love that transcend individual desire."
Family
"Every moment of hope is a seed planted for a future harvest."
Hope
"The courageous person is not one without fear, but one who acts despite it."
Courage
"The peace that passes understanding comes from alignment with one's true nature."
Peace
"In the study of nature, we find answers to the deepest questions of existence."
Nature
"The art of conversation is the art of helping others think clearly."
Relationships
"The time we have is the only currency that cannot be replaced."
Time
"In the marriage of theory and practice lies the foundation of all useful knowledge."
Education
"The kingdom within, once mastered, brings mastery over all external circumstances."
Leadership
"Those who persist in seeking truth will eventually find it."
Perseverance
"The gratitude of the heart opens all doors that resistance has closed."
Gratitude
"To imagine is to create, and to create is to participate in the divine."
Imagination
"The love of wisdom is the beginning of all worthwhile endeavor."
Wisdom
"Justice is served when compassion and fairness walk hand in hand."
Justice
"The patience to wait for the right opportunity is the virtue of the truly wise."
Patience
"In kindness lies the ultimate expression of power."
Kindness
"The strength of the spirit grows through adversity and challenge."
Strength
"To transcend fear is to transcend the limitations of ordinary existence."
Fear
"The pursuit of happiness as an end only leads away from happiness."
Happiness
"True success is the alignment of action with deep personal values."
Success
"The adventure of learning never ceases for those with an open mind."
Adventure