Air Quote by Meister Eckhart
“The second means of attraction which He used is Emptiness, as we see when we place one end of a hollow pipe in water, and draw up it by suction; the water runs up the stem to the mouth, because the emptiness of the pipe, from which the air has been drawn, draws the water to itself.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of Emptiness, 14th century
Emptiness acts like a suction, drawing things toward it, illustrating how lack can become a source of attraction.
In simple terms: Lack can attract like a vacuum.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the pull of absence.
Themes
spirituality
philosophy
physics
Mood
contemplative
intrigued
serene
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative problem solving
- relationship dynamics
Key Concepts
vacuum
attraction
emptiness
Questions to Reflect On
- What emptiness draws you in?
- Can absence be constructive?
A Different Perspective
Emptiness alone does not create value; context matters.
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