L. Ron Hubbard

Scientology founder

Contemporary weird famous 103 sayings

Sayings by L. Ron Hubbard

The only way out of the trap is to go up the Bridge.

1960s onwards — Referring to the Scientology 'Bridge to Total Freedom'
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Clear is a state of being where one is free from the reactive mind.

1950 — Core concept in Dianetics and Scientology
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Life is a game. Play it.

1956 — From 'The Problems of Work'
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If a person is not getting better, it's because they are not doing the technology correctly.

1960s onwards — A common explanation for lack of progress in Scientology
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The world is in a state of chaos because people are aberrated.

1950s onwards — Various lectures and writings
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We are here to clear the planet.

1950s onwards — A stated goal of Scientology
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The only power a lie has is the power you give it.

1951 — From 'Science of Survival'
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The only way to be truly free is to confront everything.

1951 — From 'Science of Survival'
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Man is basically good.

1950s onwards — A core tenet of Scientology, found in many writings
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The greatest service you can render to anyone is to help him help himself.

1951 — From 'Self Analysis'
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The truth is what is true for you.

1953 — From 'The Factors'
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The only reason a person gives up a study or becomes confused or unable to learn is because he has gone past a word that was not understood.

1950 — From 'Dianetics'
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The only way you can control people is to lie to them. You can write that down in your book and quote me for it.

1952 — Lecture to Scientologists, 'Technique 88', known as 'Brainwashing'.
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A being is only as valuable as he can serve you.

1965 — HCO Policy Letter 'The Responsibilities of Leaders'.
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Make sure that you always have a good attorney. You're going to need one.

1950s — Reported statement to early Scientologists.
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If you want to get rich, you start a religion.

1948 — Reported statement to science fiction writers.
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All men are your slaves, or else they are your enemies.

1950s — Reported statement in early lectures.
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We are not a therapy. We are a religion.

1950s — Statement during the shift from Dianetics to Scientology.
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Psychiatry is a totally brutal and repressive industry.

1950s-1970s — Various writings and lectures.
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The greatest crime in this universe is to be sane.

1951 — From 'The Aberrated Person'.
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