Hermes TrismegistusThe excellence of the soul is understanding; for the man who understands is conscious, devoted, and already godlike.
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The excellence of the soul is understanding; for the man who understands is conscious, devoted, and already godlike. The excellence of the soul is understanding; for the man who understands is conscious, devoted and already godlike. This quote means that learning to understand is like becoming a god. A god is someone who can do anything and everything.
He or she goes through life without fear and sees people as an extension of his or her own self. A person who understands understands his or her place in society and has no motivation to go against friends. They will also understand how to treat others with respect and love because they understand what it takes to become a god.
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