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“God is nearer to me than I am to myself; He is just as near to wood and stone, but they do not know it.”

Quote by Meister Eckhart

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Meister Eckhart

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. more

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