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Your own efforts did not bring it to pass, only God-but rejoice if God found a use for your efforts in His work.

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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