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He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing, detachment.

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
Meditation
Advice
Quiet
Pure
Needs
Thing
Would
Detachment
Serene

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