Plotinus (circa 204 – 270) was a philosopher who lived in the Roman province of Egypt during the Hellenistic period. Around the age of twenty-seven, Plotinus travelled to Alexandria to study philosophy, eventually finding a teacher there. He settled in Rome at the age of forty, where he soon had a following of students himself. He is often regarded as the founder of Neoplatonism. His collection of essays, known as the Enneads, have had an inspirational and influential effect throughout various traditions.
Quotes by Plotinus…
All that tends to purify and elevate the mind will assist you in this attainment, and facilitate the approach and recurrence of these happy intervals.
When we meet with the self thus purified… even while here below, we have attained the heights, and need no further guidance.
Fear must be entirely banished. The purified soul will fear nothing.
