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What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action.

Meister Eckhart

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Meister Eckhart
Age: 68 †
Born: 1260
Born: January 1
Died: 1328
Died: January 1
Dominican Friar
Philosopher
Theologian
University Teacher
Harvest
Contemplation
Soil
Excellence
Plant
Shall
Action
Reap

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