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There is something in the soul that is so akin to God that it is one with Him... It has nothing in common with anything created.

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
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Soul
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