Spiritual Experiences (Odhner) n. 1179

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1179. But then I said to them, if I were to quote something from their mouth and say that their words contained very deep secrets, and if I praised their wisdom, saying that such things were hidden within their conversation, then would they perhaps laugh? But they remained silent. However, I realized that such talk was agreeable to them, because it flattered their nature; so one can sense that they are tainted with self-love. But the reason why they are in the inward heaven is too profound to be disclosed.


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