A Quote by Julius Evola

But, the true reason for the success of such new expositions [translated Eastern religious texts] is to be found where they are the most accommodating, least rigid, least severe, most vague, and ready to come to easy terms with the prejudices and weaknesses of the modern world. Let everyone have the courage to look deeply into himself and to see what it is that he really wants.

Julius Evola

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Julius Evola
Italian - Philosopher
May 19, 1898 - June 11, 1974

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