Quote by Meister Eckhart

You may call God love, you may call God goodness. But the best name for God is compassion.

You may call God love, you may call God goodness. But the be

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This quote suggests that whilst God may be referred to as love or goodness, the most fitting name for God is compassion. It emphasizes the importance of compassion as a fundamental aspect of the divine nature. Compassion signifies not only love and goodness, but also a deep empathy and understanding for the sufferings of others. By highlighting compassion, the quote prompts us to recognize the divine essence within each act of empathy and mercy, encouraging us to cultivate and embody compassion in our own lives as a reflection of our connection with God.

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