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“All we can offer where we love is this: to loose each other; for to hold each other comes easy to us and requires no learning.”

Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

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Rainer Maria Rilke
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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