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Man goes far away or near but God never goes far-off he is always standing close at hand, and even if he cannot stay within he goes no further than the door.

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
Hands
Standing
Cannot
Close
Even
Doors
Always
Stay
Never
Goes
Men
Hand
Near
Within
God
Away
Door

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