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The idea of total submission to a guru is widely prevalent among Oriental seekers but does not appeal so much to Occidental ones. They fear demands may be made on them, because of their loss of autonomy, that would involve them in unpleasant sacrifices, deprivations, or renunciations.

-- Notebooks Category 16: The Sensitives > Chapter 7 : The Path of Individuality > # 5