“Religion is something infinitely simple, ingenuous. It is not knowledge, not content of feeling... it is not duty and not renunciation, it is not restriction: but in the infinite extent of the universe it is a direction of the heart.”
This book is a compilation of letters exchanged between the author and various individuals during the specified time period, offering insights into personal relationships, social contexts, and historical events. more
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
“Those Saints, which God loves best, The Devil tempts not least.”
“Each must in virtue strive for to excel; That man lives twice that lives the first life well.”