Sacred and thrice sacred is the heart, blind fool, that I purpose to-morrow to show to the people, and before which you yourself--if not with good will, then by compulsion--shall fall, prostrate in the dust.
"Go now, and reflect on the words with which you will stir the souls of the people to-morrow morning; but know one thing--Truth has many forms, and her aspects are as manifold as those of the Godhead.

As the sun does not travel over a level plain or by a straight path--as the stars follow a circuitous course, which we compare with the windings of the snake Mehen,--so the elect, who look out over time and space, and on whom the conduct of human life devolves, are not only permitted, but commanded, to follow indirect ways in order to reach the highest aims, ways that you do not understand, and which you may fancy deviate widely from the path of truth.

You look only at to-day, we look forward to the morrow, and what we announce as truth you must needs believe.

And mark my words: A lie stains the soul, but doubt eats into it." Ameni had spoken with strong excitement; when Pentaur had left the room, and he was alone with Gagabu, he exclaimed: "What things are these?
Who is ruining the innocent child-like spirit of this highly favored youth ?" "He is ruining it himself," replied Gagabu.

"He is putting aside the old law, for he feels a new one growing up in his own breast." "But the laws," exclaimed Ameni, "grow and spread like shadowy woods; they are made by no one.