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I will be silent and will hear what God will say in me...If God wishes to speak to me, let him enter. I will not go out.

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
Wishes
Enter
Silent
Hear
Wish
Speak

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