Quote by Meister Eckhart

And so, too, I speak of love: he who is held by it is held by the strongest of bonds, and yet the stress is pleasant. Moreover, he can sweetly bear all that happens to him. When one has found this bond, he looks for no other.

And so, too, I speak of love: he who is held by it is held b

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This quote portrays the strength and contentment that love brings into one's life. It suggests that love creates an unbreakable bond between people and that the experiences and challenges they face together become bearable and even enjoyable. The quote emphasizes that once found, this bond of love becomes the ultimate source of fulfillment, and there is no need to seek any other connections or attachments.

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