Quote#Science & Reason
Adept (Lat.). Adeptus, “He who has obtained.” In Occultism one who…
Quote byHelena Blavatsky · 1831–1891
Commonly attributed — not confirmed in an authoritative edition. Cited on Wikiquote to: The Theosophical Glossary (1892).
English (original)
Adept (Lat.). Adeptus, “He who has obtained.” In Occultism one who has reached the stage of Initiation, and become a Master in the science of Esoteric philosophy.
— Helena Blavatsky
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