Concerning the Gods, there are those who deny the very existence of the Godhead; others say that it exists, but neither bestirs nor concerns itself not has forethought far anything. A third party attribute to it existence and forethought, but only for great and heavenly matters, not for anything that is on earth. A fourth party admit things on earth as well as in heaven, but only in general, and not with respect to each individual. A fifth, of whom were Ulysses and Socrates, are those that cry: --I move not without Thy knowledge!. Epictetus
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A fifth party admit things on earth as well as in heaven, but only in general, and not with respect to each individual. A fifth party admit things on earth as well as in heaven, but only in general, and not with respect to each individual. Ulysses and Socrates were two heroes of Greek mythology who had a close relationship with the Gods. They were both open and honest about their communication with the Gods and they both exemplified the idea that it doesn’t matter whether you are being guided by someone who’s above you or below you, the ultimate question is “who are you?”

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