“How oddly akin is the hero to the early dead. Duration doesn't interest him. For him, only ascent matters, steadfastly he drives on and enters the altered constellation of his constant danger. There few would find him. But fate, which grimly shuts us in silence, suddenly inspired sings him into the storm of his uproaring world.”
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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
“What is a novel if not a trap for catching a hero?”
“Our hero’s reflect a projection of our deepest selves.”
“Maybe we need thousands of smaller heroes every day every day instead of the occasional big one.”