tktt: The Difference Between Theosophy And Occultism

"Enq:  You speak of Theosophy and Occultism; are they identical?   Theo:  By no means. A man may be a very good Theosophist indeed, whether in or outside of the Society, without being in any way an Occultist. But no one can be a true Occultist without being a real Theosophist; otherwise he is simply [...]

tktt: Theosophists And Members Of The “T.S.”

"Enq:  Are we to understand that the inner group of the T.S. claims to learn what it does from real initiates or masters of esoteric wisdom?   Theo:  Not directly. The personal presence of such masters is not required. Suffice it if they give instructions to some of those who have studied under their guidance [...]