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Therefore, look only for this fishhook, and you will be happily caught. The more you are caught, the more you will be liberated.

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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Liberated
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