The ‘Worst Man in the World’ Tells the Astounding Story of His Life in Articles by Aleister Crowley.

“The value of all this nonsense is somewhat discounted by the fact that I am back in England after wandering over most of the world, and go my way without interference.

No charge of any sort has ever been preferred against me.” [via]

Consider also:

  1. “But these are only superficial things. Magic transcends space and time. All things are possible to an adept, but the virtue of his knowledge and power would desert if he used them for selfish ends or personal gain.”
  2. “I am forbidden to mention the names of those who initiated me, but among them were some of the most distinguished men and women in the Empire in literature, art, politics, the theater, diplomacy, and the army.”
  3. “‘What’s that?’ ‘The files about Aleister Crowley.’ ‘Goodness gracious me!’ ‘Of course, we haven’t got the last month’s stuff in yet. A bit congested.’ ‘Here, this has got to stop! We can’t put up new buildings every few weeks. Close the record!'”
  4. “In my textbook, Theory and Practice of Magick will be found the definition of the word magic, or magick, as I prefer to spell it, to distinguish the real from the fake. It is ‘the science and art of causing change to occur in accordance with the will.'”
  5. “If there is one subject I detest it is Aleister Crowley. On the other hand, there’s no mystery about it. So, if anyone is interested, here goes!”