“I am so afraid of people's words.They describe so distinctly everything: And this they call dog and that they call house, here the start and there the end. I worry about their mockery with words, they know everything, what will be, what was; no mountain is still miraculous; and their house and yard lead right up to God. I want to warn and object: Let the things be! I enjoy listening to the sound they are making. But you always touch: and they hush and stand still. That's how you kill.”
Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
Work
Pictures of God: Rilke's Religious Poetry Including
This book compiles a selection of Rilke's religious poetry, offering readers insight into his contemplations on spirituality and the divine. The poems within delve into various aspects of religious experience and the human quest for understanding the divine. more
Author
Rainer Maria Rilke
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
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