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The most important hour is always the present. The most significant person is precisely the one sitting across from you right now. The most necessary work is always love.

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
Person
Significant
Right
Hour
Important
Across
Work
Necessary
Always
Sitting
Love
Present
Hours
Persons
Precisely

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