A small brass padlock closed around a tiny glass bell on a forest green felt cushion.

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Meister Eckhart

In silence man can most readily preserve his integrity.

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What it means

Our interpretation.

The quotation presents silence as a way to protect integrity. It suggests that holding back words can help someone remain true to themselves, rather than speaking in ways that compromise what they believe. Quietness becomes a form of restraint with a moral purpose.

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