'[One who is subsumed with true love] is far more praiseworthy in God’s eyes because they grasp all things in a divine way and make of them something more than they are in themselves. Truly, this demands hard work and great dedication and a clear perception of our inner life and an alert, true, thoughtful and authentic knowledge of what the mind is turned towards in the midst of people and things. This cannot be learned by taking flight, that is by fleeing from things and physically withdrawing to a place of solitude, but rather we must learn to maintain an inner solitude regardless of where we are or who we are with.'
- Meister Eckhart. Translated and presented by Oliver Davies in the book, 'Meister Eckhart: Selected Writings.'
- Meister Eckhart. Translated and presented by Oliver Davies in the book, 'Meister Eckhart: Selected Writings.'