Chapter 162

The Beginning of Self-delusion

Know that true progress happens inside, imperceptibly, not showing itself, as the growth of the body takes place. Therefore, when you hear within you: ah, there it is!—know that this is the voice of the enemy, presenting you with something apparent instead of what is real. Here begins self-delusion. Silence this voice at once. Otherwise it will, like a trumpet, keep sounding in you, feeding self-conceit.