This is why the mystic's work is very great. For man to remind the Whole Being that He is God, what could be greater. The mystics are called saints, they are called sages. In the East great names are given to them. Their grade is very high. There are the words of Christ, "Ye are the salt of the earth, and if the salt hath lost its savor, wherewithal shall it be salted?" This is the meaning: the mystics are the salt of the earth. If wisdom is not found in them from where can it be brought? Can it be brought from the dog, from the cat? Their work is great. It is to say, You are not man, but God. He says, "You have been man. You are not parrot. Become man again." That is, You are God, not man. In order that you may recognize it, let me deaden the external self. He deadens it by inactivity.