Truth is something so noble that if God could turn aside from it, I could keep the truth and let God go.
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To the extent that you eliminate ego from your activities, God comes into them - but no more and no less. Begin with that, and let it cost you your uttermost. In this way, and no other, is true peace to be found.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Eliminating ego allows for a deeper connection with the divine and true peace.
This quote emphasizes the importance of transcending one's ego to create space for a divine presence in one's actions. Meister Eckhart suggests that by fully committing to the relinquishment of ego, individuals can find true peace and fulfillment in their lives, the extent of which is directly proportional to their efforts in letting go of self-centeredness.
Themes
EgoPeaceDivineLetting GoSelflessness
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a meditation session to emphasize the importance of selflessness.
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