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 Truth

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Do not cling to the symbols, but get to the inner truth!
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I tell you the truth, any object you have in your mind, however good, will be a barrier between you and the inmost Truth.
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The less you feel and the more firmly you believe, the more praiseworthy is your faith and the more it will be esteemed and appreciated; for real faith is much more than a mere opinion of man. In it we have true knowledge: in truth, we lack nothing save true faith.
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Truth is something so noble that if God could turn aside from it, I could keep the truth and let God go.
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