Self-knowledge is the basis of true knowledge. The Mysteries required as a first step, the mastery of the passions, which made room for the occupation of unlimited powers. Hence, as a second step, the Neophyte was required to search within himself for the new powers which had taken possession of him. The Egyptians consequently wrote on their temples: “Man, know thyself”. (Zeller’s Hist. of Phil. p. 105; S. Clymer’s Fire Philosophy p. 203).
