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In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

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
Men
Readily
Preserve
Preserves
Integrity
Silence

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