3 Quotes & Sayings By Hermes Trismegistus

Hermes Trismegistus was the Greek name given to the Egyptian god Thoth, also known as Hermes or Mercury. He is also referred to in New Age circles as the "Thoth of the Hermetic Tradition". According to the Golden Dawn, he was a magician, scribe, and prophet. He was said to have been the scribe of the gods and an original teacher of "the Mysteries." His modern followers are usually associated with Thelema, a religion based on the teachings of Aleister Crowley.

The excellence of the soul is understanding; for the man...
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The excellence of the soul is understanding; for the man who understands is conscious, devoted, and already godlike. Hermes Trismegistus
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My discourse leads to the truth; the mind is great and guided by this teaching is able to arrive at some understanding. When the mind has understood all things and found them to be in harmony with what has been expounded by the teachings, it is faithful and comes to rest in that beautiful faith. Hermes Trismegistus