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The seed of God is in us. If the seed had a good, wise and…

“The seed of God is in us. If the seed had a good, wise and industrious cultivator, it would thrive all the more and grow up to God whose seed it is, and the fruit would be equal to the nature of God. Now the seed of a pear tree grows into a pear tree, a hazel seed into a hazel tree, and the seed…” quote by Meister Eckhart
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“The seed of God is in us. If the seed had a good, wise and industrious cultivator, it would thrive all the more and grow up to God whose seed it is, and the fruit would be equal to the nature of God. Now the seed of a pear tree grows into a pear tree, a hazel seed into a hazel tree, and the seed of God into 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 potential reflects divine nature; nurturing it wisely leads to spiritual growth akin to a seed becoming its tree.

In simple terms: Divine potential grows when nurtured.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner virtues to realize divine nature.

Themes

spirituality growth potential

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • spiritual practice
  • education
  • mentorship

Key Concepts

theology self‑realization metaphor

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you identify the “cultivator” within?
  • What practices help nurture your inner seed?
A Different Perspective

Nurture alone may not guarantee transformation.

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