Man must use what he has, not hope for what is not.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

Now everything that you do is written in red or black in Angel Gabriel's book. Not for everyone is this record kept, but only for those who have taken a position of responsibility. There is a Law of Sins, and if you do not fulfil all your obligations, you will pay.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

Only super-efforts count.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

Remember you come here having already understood the necessity of struggling with yourself — only with yourself. Therefore, thank everyone who gives you the opportunity.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

The cause of every anomaly can be found in woman.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

The greatest untold story is the evolution of God.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

The one great art is that of making a complete human being of oneself.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

The only type of sexual relations possible are those with someone who is as advanced and capable as oneself.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

There is a cosmic law which says that every satisfaction must be paid for with a dissatisfaction.

— G.I. Gurdjieff

Wish' is the most powerful thing in the world. Higher than God.

— G.I. Gurdjieff