Wherever it lies, under earth or over earth, the body will … - Plotinus

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Wherever it lies, under earth or over earth, the body will always rot.

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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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