Plotinus — Egyptian Philosopher

Plotinus was a major philosopher of the ancient world. In his philosophy there are three principles: the One, the Intellect, and the Soul. His teacher was Ammonius Saccas and he is of the Platonic tradition. Historians of the 19th century invented the term Neoplatonism and applied it to him and his philosophy which was influential in Late Antiquity. Much of the biographical information about Plotinus comes from Porphyry's preface to his edition of Plotinus' Enneads. His metaphysical writings have inspired centuries of Pagan, Christian, Jewish, Islamic and Gnostic metaphysicians and mystics... (wikipedia)

Mankind is poised midway between the gods and the beasts.
God is not external to anyone, but is present with all things, though they are ignorant that he is so.
Knowing demands the organ fitted to the object.