1260 • German • Philosopher
A just person is one who is conformed and transformed into justice.
Man goes far away or near but God never goes far-off; he is always standing close at hand, and even if he cannot stay within he goes no further than the door.
All God wants of man is a peaceful heart.
He who would be serene and pure needs but one thing, detachment.
Words derive their power from the original word.
If God gave the soul his whole creation she would not be filled thereby but only with himself.