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But of God you can never have a sufficiency. The more you…

“But of God you can never have a sufficiency. The more you have of God, the more you desire. If you could ever have enough of God, so that you were content with him, then God would not be God.” quote by Meister Eckhart
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““But of God you can never have a sufficiency. The more you have of God, the more you desire. If you could ever have enough of God, so that you were content with him, then God would not be God.””

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.

Human longing for the divine is endless; the divine's nature is to inspire continual desire, not static satisfaction.

In simple terms: God's nature fuels endless yearning.

Key Takeaway

Embrace the journey, not a final state.

Themes

spirituality desire theology

Mood

contemplative reflective

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • personal prayer
  • spiritual counseling
  • theological study
  • artistic inspiration

Key Concepts

mysticism infinite longing

Questions to Reflect On

  • ..What would a content divine look like?
  • How does endless desire shape faith?
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