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There are plenty to follow our Lord half-way, but not the other half. They will give up possessions, friends and honors, but it touches them to closely to disown themselves.

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
Friends
Possessions
Half
Touches
Closely
Give
Plenty
Giving
Possession
Way
Follow
Honor
Disown
Lord
Honors

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