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Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

“So we are grasped by what we cannot grasp.”

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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

“We are here to become great men and women, and with that purpose in view, we must eliminate everything in our religion and philosophy that tends to make the human mind a dependent weakling. If you would serve God and be truly religious, do not kneel before God, but learn to walk with God, and do something tangible every day to increase the happiness of mankind. This is religion that is worth while, and it is such religion alone that can please the Infinite.”

Ifs Men Mind Humans Philosophy Purpose Religious Walks Views Mankind Please Men And Women Increase Infinite Great Men Dependent Human Mind Serving God Tangible Walking With God

Book:The Optimist Creed

Source: The Optimist Creed

“One more drink and I'd have been under the host.”

Has Beens Drink Beer Host

Author:Dorothy Parker

“I am made, crudely, for success.”

Made Bell Jar

Book:The Journals of Sylvia Plath

Source: The Journals of Sylvia Plath

“I believe that we have the ability to change our lives using our imaginations. Imagination is a muscle—the more you use it, the stronger it gets.”

Believe Use I Believe Imagination Ability Our Lives Stronger Muscles Ability To Change

Book:Lobster Boy

Source: Lobster Boy

“That's the first time I've ever said those words out loud, and now I hear how strange they are. How many young men fear that there is a monster instead them? People are supposed to fear others, not themselves.”

People Men Firsts Said Young Strange First Time Monsters Loud Young Man

Author:Veronica Roth

“I was so afraid that we would just keep colliding over and over again if we stayed together, and that eventually the impact would break me. But now I know I am like the blade and he is like the whetstone- I am too strong to break so easily, and I become better, sharper, every time I touch him.”

Ifs Knows Together Strong Break Impact Blades

Author:Veronica Roth

“I'm sick of doing bad things and liking it and then wondering what's wrong with me. I want it to be over. I want to start again.”

Want Wonder Sick Bad Things

Author:Veronica Roth

“People talk about the pain of grief, but I don't know what they mean. To me, grief is a devastating numbness, every sensation dulled.”

People Knows Mean Pain Grief Sensations Numbness

Author:Veronica Roth

“I'll say it one last time: Be brave.”

Lasts Brave Last Time Be Brave

Author:Veronica Roth

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