The visible world was only an imperfect reflection of the Ideal, which the Philosopher sought to transcend.

If you would have the message of the gods to direct your life, look for that which repeats ... It comes again and again until you have made it part of your soul and your enduring spirit.

The visible world was only an imperfect reflection of the Ideal, which the Philosopher sought to transcend.

I think too many people presume to read the divine Scriptures and fall into such terrors as this,' said Patricius sternly. 'Those who presume on their learning will learn, I trust, to listen to their priests for the true interpretations.' The Merlin smiled gently. 'I cannot join you in that wish, brother. I am dedicated to the belief that it is God's will that all men should strive for wisdom in themselves, not look to it from some other. Babes, perhaps, must have their food chewed for them by a nurse, but men may drink and eat of wisdom for themselves.

... but I believe the divine ones will send other great masters to preach the truth to mankind, and that mankind will always receive them with the cross and the fire and the stones

I've been a schoolteacher. I always try to get the kids to finish talking before the next one starts

I never left you; I never will leave you. While life lasts, and beyond, I am here.