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To be full of things is to be empty of God. To be empty of things is to be full of God.

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This quote by Meister Eckhart reflects on the paradoxical nature of our relationship with God. It suggests that when we are excessively preoccupied with worldly possessions and desires, we become spiritually empty and distant from the divine. Conversely, when we detach ourselves from materialistic pursuits and cultivate a sense of inner emptiness, we create space within us to be filled with God's presence and grace.
Quote by Meister Eckhart
Philosopher, German
Meister Eckhart was a German philosopher, theologian, and mystic who lived in the late Middle Ages.
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