Adam Quote by Meister Eckhart
“Though one should live through all the time from Adam and all the time to come before the judgment day doing good works, yet he who, energising in his highest, purest part, crosses from time to eternity, verily in the sight of God this man conceives and does far more than anyone who lives throughout all past and future time, because this now includes the whole of time. One master says that in crossing over time into the now each power of the soul will surpass itself. . . .”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: The Book of Divine Consolation, Meister Eckhart, 14th century
Living fully in the present transcends past and future, allowing the soul to surpass its limits.
In simple terms: Present focus lets the soul exceed ordinary bounds.
Key Takeaway
Embrace now to unlock deeper potential.
Themes
spirituality
time philosophy
self‑transcendence
Mood
contemplative
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- meditation practice
- daily reflection
- creative work
- teaching sessions
Key Concepts
present moment awareness
eternal perspective
inner mastery
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you make the present tangible?
- What practices help sustain present‑moment focus?
A Different Perspective
The concept of “now” can be abstract and hard to grasp.
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