Best Manly P Hall Quotes
About Manly P Hall
Manly Palmer Hall was born in 1901 in Peterborough, Canada. He is a renowned Canadian-born explorer and was a prolific author. Manly Palmer Hall was a Canadian-born author, lecturer, astrologer, and mystic who died on August 29, 1990.
His most famous work is The Secret Teachings of All Ages, published in 1928. During his 70-year career, he delivered thousands of lectures, including two at Carnegie Hall, and published more than 150 books.
In 1934, he established The Philosophical Research Society in Los Angeles, which he dedicated to the “Truth Seekers of All Time,” and which included a research library, lecture hall, and publishing house. Many of his lectures are available online, and his books are still available.
He graduated from the Western University in London, Ontario, then the University of California, Berkley, and finally stands out as a notable Freemason. He published a series of books on the occult sciences, including The Secret Teachings of All Ages.
He wrote over 84 books on subjects such as philosophy, religion, metaphysics, astrology, and Masonry. He authored The Ladder of Lights: A History of the Greater Mysteries which deals with mysticism, occult science, and Rosicrucianism.
Hall grew up in a Christian family and spent his time exploring the library of the Mormon church. After inheriting a collection of occult books from his uncle, Hall remained fascinated with topics about supernatural and natural phenomena.
Hall attended the University of Utah and then Stanford University. Upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he studied law at the University of California.
Hall began his career as a lawyer in New York and then moved back to California to work with a business enterprise. During this time period, he published many books on philosophy, religion, and mysticism.
- The Ancient Secret of the Flower of Life,
- The Lost Keys of Freemasonry, and
- The Secret Teachings of All Ages.
Manly P Hall Quotes
“An unhealthy mind, even in a healthy body, will ultimately destroy health.” – Manly P. Hall
“We are the gods of the atoms that make up ourselves but we are also the atoms of the gods that make up the universe.” – Manly P. Hall
‘The religious world of today is almost totally ignorant of the fact that science and biology is the fountainhead of its doctrines and tenets. – Manly P. Hall
‘Man is thus surrounded by a supersensible universe of which he knows nothing because the centers of sense perception within himself have not been developed sufficiently to respond to the subtler rates of vibration of which that universe is composed.’ – Manly P. Hall
‘All evil that men do is due to the fact that they either misinterpret the motives of others or misinterpret their own motives.’ – Manly P. Hall
“If we wish to bring a lasting peace upon earth we must first create peace within ourselves. For peace in our outer life will not find its way to others until it has worked its way into us from within and then it will begin to speak for itself and bring peace.” – Manly P. Hall
“If the infinite had not desired man to be wise, he would not have bestowed upon him the faculty of knowing.” – Manly P. Hall
“The most important thing in the world is to have a mission.” – Manly P. Hall
“When men are free to communicate, they usually do so to some purpose.” – Manly P. Hall
“That which we call sin is but weakness outgrown, and strength unexercised.” – Manly P. Hall
“The desire to look deep into the mysteries of the universe, to know the nature and order of things, is a deep yearning of our hearts, a religious impulse that cannot be satisfied by superficial knowledge.” – Manly P. Hall
“If we wish to bring a lasting peace upon earth, we must first create peace within ourselves. For peace in our outer life will not find its way to others until it has worked its way into us from within and then it will begin to speak for itself and bring peace.” – Manly P. Hall
“When we think of religion, we usually think of something external; but religion is really an internal experience, something that is experienced within our own hearts.” – Manly P. Hall
“Many of the best and highest things that have ever been accomplished on earth are characterized by an air of mystery.” – Manly P. Hall
“In order for the individual to attain the highest possible good in life, he must be wholly involved in his religious belief and practice; then only will he be able to realize fully the full value of his life and its possibilities.” – Manly P. Hall
“Certain things are true in every way; they are the divine law, the law of life.” – Manly P. Hall
“How can a man ever know what is best for him unless he first knows what is wrong?” – Manly P. Hall
“It is the inactivity of the mind that makes the man sick.” – Manly P. Hall
“Men who possess worthy causes should be willing to stand by them with all of their hearts, and if they are not, they will never be able to lead others to do likewise.” – Manly P. Hall
“Man’s status in the natural world is determined, therefore, by the quality of his thinking.”-Manly P. Hall
“It is impossible for a man to develop his true spiritual powers until he has learned to understand our universe in relation the laws which govern it.” – Manly P. Hall
“The only thing which really counts, the only thing of vital importance, is to know the laws of life.” – Manly P. Hall
“The laws of life are so mighty that they not only govern all things inanimate but also include man as a part thereof.” – Manly P. Hall
“To secure success in life, there are seven definite requirements: knowledge of self, a just and righteous life, purity of mind and thought, self-discipline, work, concentration and prayer.” – Manly P. Hall
“The people of this world live under the domination of intangible forces, which are the thoughts and feelings of other people.” – Manly P. Hall
“We have been taught that we are little bodies who have no effect upon the world except through physical action, but this is not true. My feeling is that we are great spiritual beings capable of doing anything if we could only understand how to do it.” – Manly P. Hall
“The mind is unlimited in its power and in its activities, and it can accomplish much through thought which is the creative force within every human being.” – Manly P. Hall
“Our minds are the chosen instruments of the Infinite, who by their thoughts and feelings create all things that come into manifestation upon the earth-a fact which they need to realize if they would become great men of destiny.” – Manly P. Hall
“Every man is a god in his own right, and will bring peace to the world if he realizes this truth and develops through his thoughts into godhood.” – Manly P. Hall
“The laws of life are so mighty that they not only govern all things inanimate but also include man as a part thereof.” – Manly P. Hall
“The Infinite is revealed in man as a principle of life and as a principle of love, and to all who are willing to understand the principle of love they will perceive that the Infinite is within them and that it will work through them.” – Manly P. Hall
“Every man, no matter what his present state may be, is capable of becoming anything he desires. All men are builders, and each one can build himself into what he desires to be through his thoughts and feelings.” – Manly P. Hall
“The Infinite is revealed in man as a principle of life and as a principle of love, and to all who are willing to understand the principle of love they will perceive that the Infinite is within them and that it will work through them.” – Manly P. Hall
“We must be able to distinguish between our own thoughts which we create, and those which come from without.” – Manly P. Hall
“What we have done in thought and feeling will react upon us. We must strive to make our surroundings harmonious; for man becomes that which he thinks about.” – Manly P. Hall
“To secure success in life, there are seven definite requirements: knowledge of self, a just and righteous life, purity of mind and thought, self-discipline, work, concentration and prayer.” – Manly P. Hall
“Man is an individualized portion of the First Cause, and so he has within himself that which is transcendent. The more he can reach in that direction through meditation, prayer and other practices the more of a god he becomes.” – Manly P. Hall
“Everything in the universe has its proper place, and it is for each man to find his place in the world.” – Manly P. Hall
“Man is a creature of infinite power, and is constantly creating things in his own mind – his own thoughts. We create our own reality, and all of nature is in truth a creation of man.” – Manly P. Hall
“We must learn to become conscious that we are the creators of our own world, and we must learn to place ourselves in harmony with this fact.” – Manly P. Hall
“We can only know God through ourselves as he is expressed through ourselves.” – Manly P. Hall
“The Universe is a Mental Creation, and man is the director of his own destiny.” – Manly P. Hall
“Man should no longer be the slave of his surroundings, but rather he should move forward with an ideal held high. He should cease to be a stranger in this world, for he can make himself master of all inferior surrounding. By passing from the mortal to the immortal he will come to understand that he has an inner power which will enable him to control everything within him and around him. He will then awaken and the great secret which will change his whole life will unfold itself to his understanding. He who has learned to control himself can control circumstances, he who has learned to control circumstances can control other men.” – Manly P. Hall
“He who understands the mysteries of his own mind is destined to be a god among men.” – Manly P. Hall
“A minimum of six hours sleep nightly is a necessity for the proper care of a sick person and should be mandatory for all adults who live or travel upon the face of the earth.” – Manly P. Hall
“The entire universe is composed of units, atoms and molecules, which, if properly used will bring man nearer to godhood than he has ever been before in all the annals of history.” – Manly P. Hall
“We should begin to construct a proper habit of life. We should train ourselves to become constructive instead of destructive.” – Manly P. Hall
“Man cannot create anything unless he conforms with the nature of things, so that when he creates he creates those things which are in harmony with his own make-up and which will be in harmony with all nature.” – Manly P. Hall
“If we would learn the secret of life, we must first learn the laws of life and then obey them.” – Manly P. Hall
“The preservation of human life depends almost entirely upon what each person believes to be true and real.” – Manly P. Hall
“If we would bring about the greatest good for all mankind, we must at first discern the purpose of life and then apply ourselves to its accomplishment.” – Manly P. Hall
“We must learn to live in harmony with nature, but at the same time we must not be hindered by others who do not see things as we do. We must know that they will see us as they find us.” – Manly P. Hall
“We must counsel with the Infinite in our own minds and then see the laws which govern all things unfold before us.” – Manly P. Hall
“In Nature there is a power which is greater than we can conceive, and if we would know it we must find within us a spirit of understanding which will lead us to the Cosmic Truth or the Cosmic Law concerning all things that are made manifest upon earth and throughout space.” – Manly P. Hall
“We must learn to understand that the end of our life is not the end of our existence, but simply a change of its form. We must learn to control life, not live under its control. We must learn to direct our lives by thought in order that we may live in harmony with the Infinite Harmony.” – Manly P. Hall
“All mankind is one, and if we teach in the right way, we can lead them into the path of eternal life.” – Manly P. Hall
“Good thoughts and actions will bring good results; bad thoughts and actions will bring bad results. This is a universal law, unknown to no man. All men should understand these laws so that they may govern themselves accordingly.” – Manly P. Hall
“It is vain to impose our own conception of things upon nature, for nature always has her own way of perpetuating herself.” – Manly P. Hall
“The most important step that one can ever take in life is the step that we take toward the light, toward truth, and toward God – the path to the Infinite; for when we have reached this step, all other steps will be easy.” – Manly P. Hall
“If we would know the truth, we must be sincere, earnest, and determined. If our thought is sincere, earnest and determined, then there will be no possibility of failure.” – Manly P. Hall
“When all men have learned to know themselves through the law of truth and love – then only can there be peace in the world.” – Manly P. Hall
“Be thou humble; and the Lord shall lift thee up.” – Manly P. Hall
“A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself within.” – Manly P. Hall
“When we see our own likenesses in the stars, and in all places of the universe, then we will know that the Infinite is within us.” – Manly P. Hall
“The divine principal dwells within all men. The divine quality in man is inherent in every one of us and is the most powerful factor with which to attract others toward harmony.” – Manly P. Hall
“Everyone desires good, but most people do not really know what it means, other than they want it to happen to them. “Good” is something you must create for yourself. “Good” can be created by thought! Our inner world has no boundaries of space or time and our thoughts reach to the infinite from within. Every man is a god in his own right and will bring peace unto the world if he realizes this truth and develops through his thoughts into godhood.” – Manly P. Hall
“The secret of esoteric doctrine is to make one’s self as a zero, attracting everything into himself that he desires by the feeling of complete harmony with all that is in the universe.” – Manly P. Hall
“He who knows himself knows his own secret, the soul of the world.” – Manly P. Hall
“We are not our minds; we are our feelings, which are in fact created in the invisible spirit.” – Manly P. Hall
“Every man must be imbued with the idea that he is a thought form, an idea, with no substance.” – Manly P. Hall
“Man has but one drive: the desire for spirituality, which is not the physical but the true power of life.” – Manly P. Hall
If we wish for harmony, we must seek it within. If we want peace, we must create it within ourselves.” – Manly P. Hall
“If the atomic structure of human being is the same as that of our planet then our planet cannot be a monster; for we are part of God and he himself is part of us. ” – Manly P. Hall
“We must realize that our planet is a living creature, as mortal as we are, and that the history of the earth can be properly understood only in relation to the life of its inhabitants.” – Manly P. Hall
“When we speak of immortality we do not mean that man will live forever on earth but rather that he will never cease to evolve and progress throughout eternity. This evolution never ends until perfection is attained.” – Manly P. Hall
“Love is the law, love under will.” – Manly P. Hall
“Man has been taught that he is a body, which is an illusion. The real man is the invisible spirit; we are our feelings, which are in fact created in the invisible spirit.” – Manly P. Hall
“If you consider all the doings of mankind, you will find that every foolish act is due to a foolish belief.” – Manly P. Hall
“Religion is a science within itself, and to study it requires years of application and concentration.” – Manly P. Hall
“We must reach that point in our own nature where we need no longer impose our own conception upon the universe nor accept their constructions as truth.” – Manly P. Hall
“The most godlike man is one who can change his whole world around him from inside himself.” – Manly P. Hall
“The Infinite is revealed in man as a principle of life and as a principle of love, and to all who are willing to understand the principle of love they will perceive that the Infinite is within them and that it will work through them.” – Manly P. Hall