The Ennead: Proverbs of Mysticism

There is no conflict between knowledge and belief. The latter must be built upon the former, that is, what we believe should have its basis in what we observe and experience. But as mortals, there is always a limit to this knowledge, both individually and generationally, and yet we are required to act within these limits. For this reason, faith will always be a fundamental element of human life. The duty of each of us in every generation, then, is to determine what we believe, and then to a...