1. "We are so soon ready to become great initiates and bearers of special Missions... etc., but no one, almost no one, wants to be humble executors of the [Higher] Will and real workers. But it is only in great modesty and simplicity that the highest stages are reached." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 9. 079]
2. "Your humble labors, covered with the best thoughts, will bring a better harvest." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 7. 180]
3. "After all, podvig can be performed in the humblest kind of life." [Supermundane, 840]
4. "Vigilantly distinguish the signs of a future ascetic, a hero. The hero's wings are modestly lowered in order to take off perfectly in the hour destined." [We shall get there by Nicholas Roerich]
5. "... A gift is dear, brought not from excess, but prompted by the heart. ...Appreciate not by appearance and position, but by thought and inner qualities. And, of course, the best thoughts and a devoted heart are more often hidden by worn clothes and a modest position. Appreciate inconspicuous employees." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 1. 098]
6. "Heart flowers are the best offering, and the humblest flowers gather the best fragrance." [Letters of Helena Roerich in 9 Volumes - 9. 153]
7. "He who has collected the treasures and valuables of the earth, dying, leaves them on Earth and goes to the Higher World without everything, poor, spiritually poor, empty-handed. ...You can spend a brilliant life on Earth and be marked by people without putting anything into your higher self, that is, remaining spiritually poor. You can live the most modest and inconspicuous life, accumulating and multiplying spiritual treasures. Everything is in the spirit, and everything is decided by the spirit." [Facets of Agni Yoga 1955, 52]
8. "… Even when reflecting, do not permit confusion to enter your mind, and sternly compare the ideas that are offered to you with the truth. Remember that confusion is a worm of decomposition. … Some see confusion as shyness, but these two are quite different. Confusion is a clouding of the feelings. Our co-workers must have feelings that are clear and vigilant. Only in such watchfulness will Our co-workers be able to notice the viper. … The Thinker untiringly pointed out that those who strive must serve the highest laws." [Supermundane, 508]
9. "Do not becloud your head with perplexity, but act for the good." [Fiery World III, 466]
