Associations to the word «Orphic»

Wiktionary

ORPHIC, adjective. Of or pertaining to Orphism.
ORPHIC, adjective. Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding

Dictionary definition

ORPHIC, adjective. Ascribed to Orpheus or characteristic of ideas in works ascribed to Orpheus.
ORPHIC, adjective. Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy