Theos-Talk Archives (November 1997 Message tt00213)

Thanks for a very heart warming posting!

Bjorn

Philip Harris wrote:
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> In terms of positive influence, I suggest that Blavatsky and Besant rank as
> high as any women in history. The former by alerting the West to the
> profound philosophies of the East, the latter whose gift of intelligent
> oratory linked with compassion served to assuage the misery of millions.
> Very few of the 'jackels' snapping at the heels of these two have read and
> understood Blavatsky's 'The Secret Doctrine' or appreciated the social and
> political activism of Besant. Most importantly, they serve to (if such were
> needed) accredit each other; both were persons of the very highest integrity
> and intelligence and they loved and respected each other! Sure, they made
> mistakes, but let one final quotation serve my purpose:-
> "The man who makes no mistakes does not usually make anything." Edward John
> Phelps.