Truth is something so noble that if God could turn aside from it, I could keep the truth and let God go.
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God is not good, or else he could do better.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote questions the nature of God regarding the presence of suffering and imperfection in the world.
Meister Eckhart's quote reflects on the enigmatic nature of divinity and the challenge of reconciling belief in a benevolent God with the existence of evil and suffering in the world. It provokes thought about the limitations of divine intervention and raises moral and philosophical questions about faith and the human condition.
Themes
GodGoodSufferingPhilosophyEvil
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about theology, one might reference this quote to challenge the notion of a benevolent deity amidst suffering.
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