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“To get at the core of God at his greatest, one must first get to the core of himself at his least, for no one can know God who has not first known himself. This core is a simple stillness, which is unmoved itself but by whose immobility all things are moved and all receive life.” quote by Meister Eckhart
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“To get at the core of God at his greatest, one must first get to the core of himself at his least, for no one can know God who has not first known himself. This core is a simple stillness, which is unmoved itself but by whose immobility all things are moved and all receive life.”

Meister Eckhart

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

Knowing oneself is prerequisite to understanding God; inner stillness moves all.

In simple terms: Know yourself to know God; stillness creates life.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate inner stillness.

Themes

spirituality self‑knowledge philosophy

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • meditation
  • personal growth
  • theology

Key Concepts

mysticism inner peace

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does stillness mean to you?
  • How can you practice it?
A Different Perspective

Self‑knowledge can be elusive.

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