And does the essence of the invariable partake of knowledge in the same degree
as of essence?
Yes, of knowledge in the same degree.
And of truth in the same degree?
Yes.
And, conversely, that which has less of truth will also have less of essence?
Necessarily.
Then, in general, those kinds of things which are in the service of the body
have less of truth and essence than those which are in the service of the
soul?
Far less.
And has not the body itself less of truth and essence than the soul?
Yes.
What is filled with more real existence, and actually has a more real
existence, is more really filled than that which is filled with less real
existence and is less real?
Of course.
And if there be a pleasure in being filled with that which is according to
nature, that which is more really filled with more real being will more really
and truly enjoy true pleasure; whereas that which participates in less real
being will be less truly and surely satisfied, and will participate in an
illusory and less real pleasure?
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