Early Greek philosophy

part in the formation of the world. The latter is not an element

distinct from the others; it depends, we shall see, on the proper nature of each element, and is only able to take effect when Strife divides the Sphere. Love, on the contrary, is something that comes from outside and produces an attraction of _unlikes_.

Footnote 592:

Arist. _Met._ Α, 4. 985 a 21; Γ, 4. 100...