Portrait of L. Ron Hubbard

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'
Wisdom Unverifiable

Clear is a state of being where one is free from the reactive mind.

1950 — Core concept in Dianetics and Scientology
Wisdom Unverifiable

Life is a game. Play it.

1956 — From 'The Problems of Work'
Wisdom Unverifiable

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
Educational Unverifiable

The world is in a state of chaos because people are aberrated.

1950s onwards — Various lectures and writings
Wisdom Unverifiable

We are here to clear the planet.

1950s onwards — A stated goal of Scientology
Nature & World Unverifiable

The only power a lie has is the power you give it.

1951 — From 'Science of Survival'
Power & Leadership Unverifiable

The only way to be truly free is to confront everything.

1951 — From 'Science of Survival'
Wisdom Unverifiable

Man is basically good.

1950s onwards — A core tenet of Scientology, found in many writings
Wisdom Unverifiable

The greatest service you can render to anyone is to help him help himself.

1951 — From 'Self Analysis'
Wisdom Unverifiable

The truth is what is true for you.

1953 — From 'The Factors'
Wisdom Unverifiable

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'
Educational Unverifiable

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'.
General Unverifiable

A being is only as valuable as he can serve you.

1965 — HCO Policy Letter 'The Responsibilities of Leaders'.
General Unverifiable

Make sure that you always have a good attorney. You're going to need one.

1950s — Reported statement to early Scientologists.
General Unverifiable

If you want to get rich, you start a religion.

1948 — Reported statement to science fiction writers.
Religious Unverifiable

All men are your slaves, or else they are your enemies.

1950s — Reported statement in early lectures.
Social & Racial Unverifiable

We are not a therapy. We are a religion.

1950s — Statement during the shift from Dianetics to Scientology.
Religious Unverifiable

Psychiatry is a totally brutal and repressive industry.

1950s-1970s — Various writings and lectures.
General Unverifiable

The greatest crime in this universe is to be sane.

1951 — From 'The Aberrated Person'.
General Unverifiable
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