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“All feelings that concentrate you and lift you up are pure; only that feeling is impure which grasps just one side of your being and thus distorts you. Everything you can think of as you face your childhood, is good. Everything that makes more of you than you have ever been, even in your best…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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“All feelings that concentrate you and lift you up are pure; only that feeling is impure which grasps just one side of your being and thus distorts you. Everything you can think of as you face your childhood, is good. Everything that makes more of you than you have ever been, even in your best hours, is right. Every intensification is good, if it is in your entire blood, if it isn't intoxication or muddiness, but joy which you can see into, clear to the bottom.”

Rainer Maria Rilke

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Embracing full, balanced emotions leads to authentic growth, while one‑sided feelings distort self‑perception.

In simple terms: Whole‑hearted feelings nurture; one‑sided feelings warp.

Key Takeaway

Seek balanced emotional experiences.

Themes

growth balance self‑awareness

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • personal development
  • creative work
  • relationships
  • mental health

Key Concepts

holistic emotion integrated self

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you ensure you consider all aspects of yourself?
  • What practices keep your emotions balanced?
A Different Perspective

One‑sided focus can cause tunnel vision.

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