Marguerite Porete Quotes
Marguerite Porete was a French Christian mystic, beguine, and the author of the Mirror of Simple Souls, one of the most daring works of medieval mystical theology. The book, written in Old French, traces the soul's progressive annihilation in the love of God until it reaches a state of unmediated union in which the will ceases to be its own. The quotes below are attributed to Marguerite Porete, organized by topic.
Marguerite Porete on Happiness
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Attributed to Marguerite Porete:
“Such a soul neither desires nor refuses anything; for she is at peace.”
Marguerite Porete on Love
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Attributed to Marguerite Porete:
“The soul that is annihilated has no will of her own.”
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Attributed to Marguerite Porete:
“Love alone teaches the simple soul what is to be done.”
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Attributed to Marguerite Porete:
“A simple soul has no longer any why.”
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Attributed to Marguerite Porete:
“I am loved by Love and so I love.”