We are not a man of today only, we have genetically inherited much, accumulated much, discovered much, read much, learnt much, experienced much, being taught much... to be the man of today. Least we forget, mind our words, our thoughts, our actions that they are moral-orientated, positive, kind and loving enough...

The secretory activity of the pineal gland is only partially understood. Historically, its location deep in the brain suggested to philosophers that it possessed particular importance. This combination led to its being regarded as a "mystery" gland with mystical, metaphysical and occult theories surrounding its perceived functions.