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German mystic philosopher, born in 1260 and died in 1328. His thoughts have had a profound impact on the world, and he is considered one of the most important representatives of medieval philosophy.

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Famous Meister Eckhart Quotes

“For a heart to be perfectly ready it has to be perfectly empty. In this condition it has attained its maximum capacity.”

Heart Conditions Ready Capacity Empty Maximum

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“Wisdom consists in doing the next think you have to do, doing it with your whole heart, and finding delight in doing it.”

Thinking Heart Whole Next Findings Delight

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“God wants nothing from you but the gift of a peaceful heart.”

Want Heart Garden Peaceful Peaceful Heart

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“God does not work in all hearts alike, but according to the preparation and sensitivity He finds in each.”

Heart Doe Preparation Sensitivity

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“I need to be silent for awhile, worlds are forming in my heart.”

World Needs Heart My Heart Silent

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“A human being has so many skins inside, covering the depths of the heart. We know so many things, but we don't know ourselves! Why, thirty or forty skins or hides, as thick and hard as an ox's or bear's, cover the soul. Go into your own ground and learn to know yourself there.”

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“All God wants of man is a peaceful heart.”

Men Want Heart God Peace Peaceful Peaceful Heart

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“What good is it that Christ was born [2,000] years ago if he is not born now in your heart?”

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“You need seek God neither below or above.He is no farther away than the door of the heart.”

Needs Heart Spirituality Doors

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“A pure heart is one that is unencumbered, unworried, uncommitted and which does not want its own way about anything but which, rather, is submerged in the loving will of God.”

Way Want Heart Doe Pure Gods Will Pure Heart Submerged Uncommitted

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About the Author

Born: 1260
Died: 1328
Known for: Philosopher
Quotes: 255

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