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You, you only, exist. We pass away, till at last, our…

“You, you only, exist. We pass away, till at last, our passing is so immense that you arise: beautiful moment, in all your suddenness, arising in love, or enchanted in the contraction of work. To you I belong, however time may wear me away. From you to you I go commanded. In between the garland is…” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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““You, you only, exist. We pass away, till at last, our passing is so immense that you arise: beautiful moment, in all your suddenness, arising in love, or enchanted in the contraction of work. To you I belong, however time may wear me away. From you to you I go commanded. In between the garland is hanging in chance; but if you take it up and up and up: look: all becomes festival!””

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.

The poet reflects on the fleeting nature of existence, urging us to seize each moment as a celebration of love and work, despite time’s erosion.

In simple terms: Life is brief; cherish each moment as a festival.

Key Takeaway

Embrace each instant as a celebration.

Themes

impermanence celebration love work time existence

Mood

reflective hopeful inspirational

Type

aphoristic poetic philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • creative work
  • relationships
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

existentialism mindfulness celebratory

Questions to Reflect On

  • What moments can you turn into a festival?
  • How does love transform ordinary work?
A Different Perspective

Time will erode all, making moments fleeting.

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