Trismegistus Hermes
Trismegistus Hermes, often associated with the ancient figure Hermes Trismegistus, is a legendary figure in the history of Western esotericism and philosophy. He is traditionally regarded as a syncretic combination of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth, embodying the wisdom of both cultures. His teachings and writings, which blend elements of philosophy, astrology, alchemy, and theurgy, have significantly influenced various spiritual and philosophical movements throughout history, particularly during the Renaissance when interest in Hermeticism surged. One of the notable works attributed to him is 'The Book of Quinte Essence or the Fifth Being,' edited from a manuscript dating back to the 15th century. This text delves into the nature of existence and the quest for spiritual enlightenment, reflecting the Hermetic tradition's emphasis on the interconnectedness of all things and the pursuit of divine knowledge. Trismegistus Hermes's legacy endures in the realms of mysticism and occult studies, where his writings continue to inspire seekers of wisdom and practitioners of various esoteric traditions.
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View all 20 quotes“As above, so below, as within, so without, as the universe, so the soul…””
“If then you do not make yourself equal to God, you cannot apprehend God; for like is known by like.Leap clear of all that is corporeal, and make yourself grown to a like expanse with that greatness which is beyond all measure; rise above all time and become eternal; then you will apprehend God. Think that for you too nothing is impossible; deem that you too are immortal, and that you are able to grasp all things in your thought, to know every craft and science; find your home in the haunts of every living creature; make yourself higher than all heights and lower than all depths; bring together in yourself all opposites of quality, heat and cold, dryness and fluidity; think that you are everywhere at once, on land, at sea, in heaven; think that you are not yet begotten, that you are in the womb, that you are young, that you are old, that you have died, that you are in the world beyond the grave; grasp in your thought all of this at once, all times and places, all substances and qualities and magnitudes together; then you can apprehend God.But if you shut up your soul in your body, and abase yourself, and say “I know nothing, I can do nothing; I am afraid of earth and sea, I cannot mount to heaven; I know not what I was, nor what I shall be,” then what have you to do with God?””
“The punishment of desire is the agony of unfulfillment””
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