We must close our eyes and invoke a new manner of seeing...… - Plotinus

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We must close our eyes and invoke a new manner of seeing...a wakefulness that is the birthright of us all, though few put it to use.

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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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Native Name: Πλωτῖνος

Alternative Names: Plotinos

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This All is universal power, of infinite extent and infinite in potency, a god so
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What do you experience on perceiving yourselves lovely within?

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We must close our eyes and invoke a new manner of seeing...a wakefulness that is the birthright of us all, though few put it to use. - Plotinus

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