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There are plenty to follow our Lord half-way, but not the…

“There are plenty to follow our Lord half-way, but not the other half. They will give up possessions, friends and honors, but it touches them to closely to disown themselves.” quote by Meister Eckhart
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“There are plenty to follow our Lord half-way, but not the other half. They will give up possessions, friends and honors, but it touches them to closely to disown themselves.”

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.

Half‑hearted devotion lacks true transformation; full surrender requires abandoning all attachments.

In simple terms: True devotion demands total surrender.

Key Takeaway

Let go of all to fully follow the divine.

Themes

spirituality detachment commitment

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious practice
  • personal transformation
  • ethical living

Key Concepts

mysticism self‑sacrifice

Questions to Reflect On

  • What attachments hold you back?
  • Is total surrender necessary for spiritual growth?
A Different Perspective

Complete renunciation may be impractical for many.

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