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The very best and highest attainment in this life is to remain still and let God act and speak in you.

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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Still
Best
Life
Attainment
Remain
Highest
Speak

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