To set oneself above intellect is immediately to fall outsi… - Plotinus

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To set oneself above intellect is immediately to fall outside it.

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Plotinus [Πλωτῖνος] (c. 204/205–270) was a major philosopher of the ancient world who is widely considered the founder of Neoplatonism (along with his teacher Ammonius Saccas). His metaphysical writings have inspired centuries of Pagan, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Gnostic metaphysicians and mystics.

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To set oneself above intellect is immediately to fall outside it. - Plotinus

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