Dionysius' Philosophy

Dionysius is a philosopher, and that therefore God's also philosophise seems to me a novelty which is not uninsnaring. Amongst you, my friends, there is less to be said against it, except that it comes too late and not at the right time. One suspects that this kind of divinity and philosopher perhaps lacks shame. He once said, under certain circumstances I love mankind, and referred thereby to Ariadne who was present. Alas! what are you after all, my written and painted thoughts? Not long ago you were so variegated, young and malicious, so full of thorns and secret spices that you made me sneeze and laugh