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God is like a person who clears his throat while hiding and so gives himself away. God lies in wait for us with nothing so much as 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
Persons
Throat
Person
Wait
Nothing
Lies
Giving
Gives
Much
Waiting
Love
Lying
Like
Faith
Clears
Away
Hiding

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