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“A man may go into the field and say his prayer and be aware of God, or he may be in Church and be aware of God; but if he is more aware of Him because he is in a quiet place, that is his own deficiency and not due to God, Who is alike present in all things and places, and is willing to give…” quote by Meister Eckhart
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“A man may go into the field and say his prayer and be aware of God, or he may be in Church and be aware of God; but if he is more aware of Him because he is in a quiet place, that is his own deficiency and not due to God, Who is alike present in all things and places, and is willing to give Himself everywhere so far as lies in Him... He knows God rightly who knows Him everywhere.”

Meister Eckhart

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

God is present everywhere; seeking Him in quiet places reflects personal deficiency, not divine absence.

In simple terms: God is always present; our location doesn’t limit Him.

Key Takeaway

Recognize God’s presence wherever you are.

Themes

faith presence humility

Mood

thoughtful contemplative

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • daily work
  • church services
  • solitude
  • travel

Key Concepts

theology spiritual awareness

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you rely on external silence for spirituality?
  • How can you feel God’s presence in noisy settings?
A Different Perspective

Quiet places may give false security; true awareness requires inner work.

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