Theosophy is that branch of human surgery, which separates physical nature from the spiritual. Theosophy is that branch of Masonry, which shows the universe in an egg. Theosophy is that branch of music, which harmonises physical nature with spirit. Theosophy is that part of gardening, which teaches one how to rear trees out of charcoal. Theosophy is that branch of sanitation, which teaches one how to purify nature by means of cause and effect.
Theosophy is that branch of engineering, which bridges the gulf between life and death.
Theosophy is that food, which enables one to taste the most exquisite sweetness in his own self. Theosophy is that branch of navigation, which teaches one the starting point and the final goal of human life. Theosophy is that branch of commerce, which makes one fit to select unerringly the commodities for both lives. Theosophy is that branch of politics, which unites past and future into one present, and establishes peace with the most tumultuous off-shoots of debased nature. Theosophy is that branch of mineralogy, by which one may discover the source of eternal wealth, combining life, knowledge and eternal joy into one.