Meister Eckhart

Meister Eckhart

Christian mystic and theologian.

A medieval German mystic and theologian known for his deep reflections on the nature of God, being, and the soul. He taught that the divine essence resides within each person and can be directly realized through detachment and inner stillness. His sermons and writings, though controversial in his time, have since inspired seekers of spiritual truth and influenced modern contemplative practices.

Meister Eckhart Quotes about Silence

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  • The very best and noblest attainment in this life is to be silent and let God work and speak within. Therefore it is said: 'In the midst of silence the secret word was spoken to me.'
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  • There is a huge silence inside each of us that beckons us into itself, and the recovery of our own silence can begin to teach us the language of heaven.
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  • There is nothing so much like God in all the universe as silence.
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  • In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.
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