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His gaze against the sweeping of the bars / has grown so…

“His gaze against the sweeping of the bars / has grown so weary, it can hold no more. To him, there seem to be a thousand bars / and back behind those thousand bars no world.” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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“His gaze against the sweeping of the bars / has grown so weary, it can hold no more. To him, there seem to be a thousand bars / and back behind those thousand bars no world.”

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.

Endless barriers exhaust the spirit, creating a world beyond the bars.

In simple terms: Overwhelming obstacles can feel imprisoning.

Key Takeaway

Seek freedom beyond perceived limits.

Themes

existential suffering freedom

Mood

melancholic contemplative

Type

poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • mental health
  • creative writing
  • philosophical reflection
  • meditation

Key Concepts

psychological confinement spiritual yearning

Questions to Reflect On

  • What personal bars limit you?
  • How can you transcend mental constraints?
A Different Perspective

Barriers can be self‑imposed.

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