Magick in Theory and Practice (Section 1)

hear of the destruction of a city of a few thousand inhabitants with entire callousness, but when they hear of a dog having hurt its paw, they feel Weltschmertz acutely. It is not necessary to say much more than this concerning trans¬ formations. Those to whom the subject naturally appeals will readily understand the importance of what has been said. Those who are otherwise inclined may reflect that a nod is a good as a wink to a blind horse. 9*