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Astronomy Quote by Wendy Mass

“And when he [the author of the universe] had compounded the whole, he divided it up into as many souls as there are stars, and allotted each soul to a star. And mounting them on their stars, as if on chariots, he showed them the nature of the universe and told them the laws of their destiny…” quote by Wendy Mass
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“And when he [the author of the universe] had compounded the whole, he divided it up into as many souls as there are stars, and allotted each soul to a star. And mounting them on their stars, as if on chariots, he showed them the nature of the universe and told them the laws of their destiny. - "Timaeus" by Plato 427-347 B.C.”

Wendy Mass

About This Quote

Source Dialogue: Timaeus, written c. 360 BC, translated by Benjamin Jowett

The cosmos is organized into many souls, each linked to a star, guiding destiny through cosmic order.

In simple terms: Stars hold souls that shape fate.

Key Takeaway

Reflect on your place in the larger order.

Themes

cosmos destiny order philosophy

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • personal purpose
  • astronomy
  • spiritual contemplation

Key Concepts

metaphysics soul theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What star do you feel connected to?
  • How does cosmic order influence your choices?
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