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“My Lord told me a joke. And seeing Him laugh has done more for me than any scripture I will ever read.”

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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