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Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

“Go into yourself. Dig into yourself for a deep answer”

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German poet known for his profound poetry and epistolary works. Rainer Maria Rilke's poetry style is unique, often exploring themes such as loneliness, love, and religious faith. more

“Paper money is like dram-drinking, it relieves for a moment by deceitful sensation, but gradually diminishes the natural heat, and leaves the body worse than it found it. Were not this the case, and could money be made of paper at pleasure, every sovereign in Europe would be as rich as he pleased. But the truth is, that it is a bubble and the attempt vanity. Nature has provided the proper materials for money: gold and silver, and any attempt of ours to rival her is ridiculous.”

Source: The Political Writings of Thomas Paine: Secretary to the Committee of Foreign Affairs in the American Revolution : to which is Prefixed a Brief Sketch of the Author's Life

“When authors and critics talk of the sublime, they see not how nearly it borders on the ridiculous.”

Critics Ridiculous Borders Sublime

Book:The Theological Works of Thomas Paine: To which are Added the Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar

Source: The Theological Works of Thomas Paine: To which are Added the Profession of Faith of a Savoyard Vicar

“A nation's hope of lasting peace cannot be firmly based upon any race in armaments but rather upon just relations and honest understanding with all other nations.”

Nations Understanding Race Honest Relation Lasting Armament

Author:Dwight D. Eisenhower

“A world that begins to witness the rebirth of trust among nations can find its way to a peace that is neither partial nor punitive. With all who will work in good faith toward such a peace, we are ready, with renewed resolve, to strive to redeem the near-lost hopes of our day.”

World Way Lost Nations Ready Strive Witness Resolve Rebirth Good Faith Lost Hope

Author:Dwight D. Eisenhower

“The modest person is usually admired, if people ever hear of them.”

People Ifs Persons Humility Modesty Modest