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When a man sees the one in all things, he is above mere understanding.

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
Sees
Mere
Understanding
Things
Men

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