Rainer Maria Rilke
1875 - 1926
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Biography
Rainer Maria Rilke was a Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist known for his lyrical and expressive writings. Born in 1875 in Prague, he traveled extensively throughout Europe and befriended prominent artists and intellectuals of his time. Rilke's works, including 'Letters to a Young Poet' and 'Duino Elegies,' are characterized by deep philosophical insights, emotional intensity, and introspective themes. He is considered one of the most significant poets of the German language.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror. Just keep going. No feeling is final.
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Perhaps all the dragons in our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us act, just once, with beauty and courage.
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Don’t be too quick to draw conclusions from what happens to you; simply let it happen.
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Live your questions now, and perhaps even without knowing it, you will live along some distant day into your answers.
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The only journey is the one within.