The Soul of each one of us is sent, that the universe may be complete.
Interpretation
Every individual contributes to the completeness of the universe.
This quote by Plotinus suggests that the essence or 'soul' of every person has a unique role in the grand scheme of existence. It implies that individual lives and experiences are integral to the harmony and totality of the universe, emphasizing the interconnectedness of all beings and the importance of each person's journey in creating a complete reality.
In practice
This quote can be used during a philosophical discussion about the nature of existence.
Beauty addresses itself chiefly to sight, but there is a beauty for the hearing too, as in certain combinations so words and in all kinds of music; for melodies and cadences are beautiful; and minds that lift themselves above the realm of sense to a higher order are aware of beauty in the conduct of life, in actions, in character, in the pursuits of the intellect; and there is the beauty of the virtues.
Knowledge, if it does not determine action, is dead to us.
The stars are like letters that inscribe themselves at every moment in the sky. Everything in the world is full of signs. All events are coordinated. All things depend on each other. Everything breathes together.
I am striving to give back the Divine in myself to the Divine in the All.
All things are filled full of signs, and it is a wise man who can learn about one thing from another.
God is not external to anyone, but is present with all things, though they are ignorant that He is so.
Memory believes before knowing remembers. Believes longer than recollects, longer than knowing even wonders.
I am misanthropos, and hate mankind, For thy part, I do wish thou wert a dog, That I might love thee something.
While people are often content to criticize and blame others for what goes wrong, surely we should at least attempt to put forward constructive ideas. One thing is for certain: given human beings' love of truth, justice, peace, and freedom, creating a better, more compassionate world is a genuine possibility. The potential is there.
We can no longer take our own way of life for granted - we know that it may be challenged. And we know this, too - and know it ever more deeply - we know that freedom and democracy are not just big words mouthed by orators but the rain and the wind and the sun, the air and the light by which we breathe and live.
The Road goes ever on and on Down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, And I must follow, if I can, Pursuing it with eager feet, Until it joins some larger way Where many paths and errands meet. And whither then? I cannot say
The cat dropped the rat between its two front paws. "There are those," it said with a sigh, in tones as smooth as oiled silk, "who have suggested that the tendency of a cat to play with its prey is a merciful one - after all, it permits the occasional funny little running snack to escape, from time to time. How often does your dinner get to escape?
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