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Asclepius by Hermes Trismegistus
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For what appears to the eyes delights us, and what is unseen makes us mistrust. To those who have eyes, evil is most evident and the Supreme Good is hidden. For the Supreme Good has no form and leaves no mark. Thus it is like to itself, but unlike all else. What is unembodied, can never be seen by a body.

A great read about Hermitic philosophy and belief systems that's seen a marvelous translation in which the essence and story of the teachings glare through.

Highly recommended for people with these types of inquisitive proclivities.

"That Light whose smile kindles the universe, That Beauty in which all things work and move, That Benediction which the eclipsing Curse Of birth can quench not, that sustaining Love Which, through the web of being blindly wove By man and beast and earth and air and sea, Burns bright or dim, as each are mirrors of The fire for which all thirst, now beams on me, Consuming the last clouds of cold mortality."

- Shelley
Adonais
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Reading Progress

January 12, 2023 – Shelved as: nov-dec-jan-2023-reads
January 12, 2023 – Shelved
March 27, 2024 – Shelved as: reviewed-reads
March 27, 2024 – Shelved as: favorites-spirituality
March 27, 2024 –
page 56
38.89%
March 28, 2024 – Started Reading
March 29, 2024 –
page 69
47.92%
April 2, 2024 –
page 100
69.44%
April 8, 2024 –
page 120
83.33%
April 8, 2024 – Finished Reading

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message 1: by Nigel (new)
Apr 17, 2024 04:17PM

Nigel I often say more Down syndrome could go to university just cause the start of a great conversation or to learn or do a job is all you need is a smile 😃 and an excellent greeting. And you’ll go far beyond the average face and greet even if they have a great IQ.
Lots of people get brushed with disability but have great attitude, and they go further than people think with just a straight face 😐.


message 2: by Khalid (new) - rated it 4 stars
Apr 17, 2024 07:49PM

Khalid Abdul-Mumin I agree totally.


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