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Marguerite Porete was a French mystic writer living in the 13th century. Her work, 'The Mirror of Simple Souls', had a profound impact on subsequent mystical thought.

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Religion Spirituality Medieval Female Writer

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“Love: Ah, Reason, says Love, you will always see with one eye only, you and all those who are nurtured by your doctrine. For the man is indeed one-eyed who sees the things which are before his eyes yet does not know what they are; and this is the case with you.”

Religion Spirituality Medieval Female Writer

Book:Marguerite Porete: The Mirror of Simple Souls

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“Reason, you'll always be half-blind.”

Reason Half Blind

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“Theologians and other clerks, You won't understand this book, -- However bright your wits -- If you do not meet it humbly, And in this way, Love and Faith Make you surmount Reason, for They are the protectors of Reason's house.”

Ifs Way Book Reason House Wit Theologian Protector Clerks Faith And Love

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“I am God, says Love, for Love is God and God is Love, and this Soul is God by the condition of Love. I am God by divine nature and this Soul is God by the condition of Love. Thus this precious beloved of mine is taught and guided by me, without herself, for she is transformed into me, and such a perfect one, says Love, takes my nourishment.”

Soul Perfect Love Is Conditions Mines Taught Divine Beloved Transformed Nourishment God Is Love Divine Nature Perfect One

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Born: 1250
Died: June 1, 1310
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Quotes: 5

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