Quote by Mechthild of Magdenburg

The soul is made of love and must ever strive to return to love. Therefore, it can never find rest nor happiness in other things. It must lose itself in love. By its very nature it must seek God, who is love.

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Summary

This quote suggests that the soul is inherently connected to love and has a natural inclination to seek and return to love. It implies that the ultimate purpose of the soul is to find solace, contentment, and fulfillment through love. According to the quote, the soul cannot find lasting satisfaction or happiness from pursuing worldly possessions or distractions, but only by immersing itself in love. Seeking a higher power, represented here as God who embodies love, is seen as a fundamental aspect of fulfilling the soul's deepest desires and needs.

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