Meister Eckhart

Theologian, Mystic German 1260 – 1328

Medieval Christian mystic; influenced contemplative spirituality.

377 quotes

"Forgiveness is the highest expression of love."
Love
"In nature, we see the reflection of divine order."
Nature
"The path to truth requires humility and openness."
Philosophy
"To give everything is to have everything."
"Peace is not the absence of struggle but harmony within struggle."
Peace
"The soul is made for union with the infinite."
"Happiness is found in contentment with one's station in life."
Happiness
"God's love is infinite and unconditional."
Faith
"The pursuit of wisdom requires the death of the ego."
Wisdom
"True friendship is a reflection of divine love."
Friendship
"In quiet solitude, the soul finds its deepest truth."
Solitude
"The universe speaks to those who know how to listen."
Philosophy
"Knowledge without love is merely accumulation."
Knowledge
"The soul that seeks God will surely find Him."
Faith
"Compassion is the bridge between human hearts."
Kindness
"Every moment contains the potential for transformation."
Change
"The greatest discovery is learning who you truly are."
"Virtue is its own reward."
"The mind that is at peace can accomplish anything."
Peace
"God is nearer to us than we are to ourselves."
Faith
"True strength comes from inner conviction."
Strength
"The soul's journey is one of continuous awakening."
"To love is to see the divine in another person."
Love
"Hope is the anchor of the soul in troubled times."
Hope
"The pursuit of truth requires courage and honesty."
Courage
"In nature, even the smallest thing reveals God."
Nature
"The purpose of education is to awaken the soul."
Education
"Justice flows from love and compassion."
Justice
"The silent mind is the gateway to truth."
Philosophy
"To know God is to become transformed by that knowledge."
Faith