“Let life happen to you. Believe me: life is in the right, always.”
Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
Work
Letters to a Young Poet
This book is a compilation of personal correspondence between a famous poet and a young individual seeking advice on poetry and the creative process. The letters delve into the complexities of artistic expression, the challenges of living as a poet, and the importance of self-discovery and authenticity in one's work. 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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“Love is like the measles. The older you get it, the worse the attack.”
Source: Letters on Cézanne
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Source: Rilke on Love and Other Difficulties: Translations and Considerations
“The purpose of life is to be defeated by greater and greater things.”
“Spring has returned. The Earth is like a child that knows poems.”
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“The future enters into us, in order to transform itself in us, long before it happens.”