Porphyry Professions : Philosopher Born : 234 Died : 305 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Porphyry The Gods have proclaimed Christ to have been most pious, but the Christians are a confused and vicious sect. Porphyry vicious confused christian He who abstains from anything animate ... will be much more careful not to injure those of his own species. For he who loves the genus will not hate any species of animals. Porphyry hate compassion animal Pythagoras based musical education in the first place on certain melodies and rhythm that exercised a healing, a purifying influence on the human actions and passions, restoring 'Pristine Harmony' of the souls' faculties. He applied the same means to the curing of diseases of both body and mind. Porphyry inspiration healing mean Similar Authors F. H. Bradley philosopher Irving Copi philosopher Ivan Ilyin philosopher Ivan Illich philosopher Bion of Borysthenes philosopher Bonaventure philosopher All Authors
