Marguerite Porete Quotes on Love
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. This page collects quotes attributed to Marguerite Porete on the topic of love, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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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:
“Such a soul neither desires nor refuses anything; for she is at peace.”
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Attributed to Marguerite Porete:
“I am loved by Love and so I love.”