Affection Quote by Meister Eckhart
“Time is what keeps the light from reaching us. There is no greater obstacle to God than time: and not only time but temporalities, not only temporal things but temporal affections, not only temporal affections but the very taint and smell of time.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Nature of Time, 14th century
Time blocks divine light; temporal concerns obscure spiritual truth.
In simple terms: Time hinders spiritual insight.
Key Takeaway
Seek timeless truths beyond time.
Themes
spirituality
time
obstacle
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- prayer
- daily routines
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you transcend temporal worries?
- What practices reveal timeless insight?
A Different Perspective
Time is unavoidable.
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