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Words to the Wise: A Practical Guide to the Esoteric Sciences

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Anyone contemplating the loose and non-dogmatic realm of any New Age regimen would be well served reading this book. This is a very important book and it will speak to you loudly if you let it. If you are embarking on a spiritual adventure with some group or guide, or have already done so, this book will enable you to evaluate the veracity and efficacy of what you might be endeavouring in. If you are looking to truly improve your soul awareness and are willing to do hard honest work, and toil through the proper non dramatic, non gimmick approaches this book will guide you. Rather than waste years and untold sums on scams and blind alleys, this book will give you a legitimate method of evaluating the various approaches you might encounter. I found very useful the list of suggested reading materials he recommends therein as well. Excellent useful advice which is well worth ten times the sales price!

Fans of Manly Hall or the PRS will really enjoy this guide. However, this book will speak volumes to you if you let it. Despite being written over 40 years ago, the wisdom contained within is ageless. This is a genuine guide...a roadmap of do's and dont's for those seeking a spiritual life. More than that, it allows one to delve into their own personality to determine what they really think, about life, death..everything. A fantastic, easy read, that I come back to again and again for insight.

This is one of the best occult books currently available to the earnest seekers of TRUTH, which is teaching a correct spiritual discernment. I call this book simply "The Spiritual Discernment and Discrimination 101." Every aspirant for an occult student ought to begin his or her studies from reading this book. It is a must have and read! It gives a painfully honest analysis of the problems that an occult student is going to face on his or her path. "There is no royal way to Wisdom and Ascension" and Manly Hall explains it well "why." If we were taught the wisdom given in this book in the "first grade" of our spiritual education we, and the world in which we live, would be in much better shape today. This book is a precious jewel given to the Wise who are willing to heed the warning. It will save you many problems and disappointments in your search for TRUTH! The message given in this book is as much in time today as it was more than 70 years ago when the book was first published.

I recommened this book to anyone starting on their spirtual journey. This book informs the student that the journey to wisdon is long and along the way there will be many obsticales. The book informs you on what some of those obsticles may be and it informs you how to evaluate each obsticle. This book offers guideance.

This is a book that makes it very easy to understand how to avoid the traps of many who claim they are called to lead. Mr. Hall's style of writing for me was very captivating. For those who find themselves confused as to what is required to live a righteous life, BUY THIS BOOK.

This book should be read by everyone who is beginning their journey in the esoteric teachings. His advice is solid and the recommendations for reading were still outstanding considering how long ago the book was written.

I love Manly P. Hall. I found out after reading some of his books that my grandfather who was a 33 degree Mason used to seek his advice. In the last 3 years I have studied metaphysics under Barbara Y. Martin (excellent) who I learned also knew Mr. Hall. As my grandfather had passed before my birth I'm aware of the light given and that this is no coincidence. Reading Words To The Wise keeps me centered in my belief system and also propels me to stay aware of my words, thoughts, deeds and actions. Sometimes I need to be reminded that it's not in the reading of such great books or even understanding some of the priciples of the mystic life, but it's the way we live every moment of our lives. Hall states that, "We all desire to be better than we are." and "Honesty is the beginning of Wisdom, and that without honesty, no great spiritually can be accomplished." Reading Words To The Wise is one of those books that propels introspection. It's a great book for the metaphysician or any seeker of truth.