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As God can only be seen by His own light, so He can only be loved by His own 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
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Seen
Light
Love

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