Apollonius of Tyana quoted by Philostratus. Quoted in Eliot, Charles, Sir, Hinduism and Buddhism; an historical sketch London, Routledge & K. Paul [1921] volume I p. lxii. Quoted from Londhe, S. (2008). A tribute to Hinduism: Thoughts and wisdom spanning continents and time about India and her culture
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All wish to live in the nearness of God, but only the Hindus bring it to pass.

— Apollo on Apollonius of Tyana

What It Means

This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "All wish to live in the nearness of God, but only the Hindus bring it to pass." in the context of "Apollonius of Tyana quoted by Philostratus. Quoted in Eliot, Charles, Sir, Hinduism and Buddhism; an historical sketch London, Routledge & K. Paul [1921] volume I p. lxii. Quoted from Londhe, S. (2008). A tribute to Hinduism: Thoughts and wisdom spanning continents and time about India and her culture" to mean that wisdom is timeless.

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Apollo

About Apollo

Apollo, deity of archery, healing, herds and flocks, knowledge, light, music and arts, oracles, and protection of the young, in Greek and Roman religion.