Part 7: 7 Life Changing Quotes from Dario Salas Sommer

Exploring the profound wisdom of our founder through his most impactful words on personal identity and discovering your true nature.

The writings of Dario Salas Sommer carry a unique power because they emerge not from theoretical speculation but from decades of direct investigation into the nature of consciousness. Each quote, carefully distilled from his larger body of work, serves as a seed of awakening -- a concentrated essence of wisdom that, when contemplated deeply, can open entirely new dimensions of understanding. The Hermetic tradition has always valued the transmission of knowledge through precise, potent language, and Dr. Salas Sommer stands firmly within this lineage. His words are designed not merely to inform the intellect but to stir something deeper within the reader.

Working with these quotes as a contemplative practice yields remarkable results. Rather than simply reading and moving on, the student is encouraged to sit with a single phrase for days or even weeks, allowing it to penetrate beneath the surface of habitual thinking. This is the Hermetic approach to wisdom: not the accumulation of information, but the transformation of understanding through sustained, focused reflection. Many Institute members keep a journal dedicated to this practice, recording the insights that arise as each quote reveals new layers of meaning over time. It is a simple practice, but its effects on one's consciousness are profound.

"Words have the power to awaken or to put to sleep. The words of a conscious being carry a vibration that can reach the deepest part of the human soul and remind it of what it has forgotten." -- Dario Salas Sommer

The enduring relevance of our founder's words speaks to the timelessness of the truths they express. Whether written decades ago or read for the first time today, they address the fundamental questions that every human being must eventually confront: Who am I? What is the purpose of my life? How can I live with greater awareness and meaning? These are not questions with simple answers, but they are questions that, when held with sincerity and courage, lead to the most important discoveries we can make. We invite you to let these words work on you, and to explore where they lead.