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Argument Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

“Always trust yourself and your own feelings, as opposed to arguments and discussions. If it turns out that you are wrong, then the natural growth of your inner life will eventually guide you to other insights.” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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“Always trust yourself and your own feelings, as opposed to arguments and discussions. If it turns out that you are wrong, then the natural growth of your inner life will eventually guide you to other insights.”

Rainer Maria Rilke

About This Quote

Source Poem: “The Book of Hours” by Rainer Maria Rilke, 1905

Trusting intuition over debate leads to personal growth; mistakes become guides toward deeper insight.

In simple terms: Listen to your feelings, not just arguments.

Key Takeaway

Follow your inner voice for growth.

Themes

intuition self‑trust growth mistakes

Mood

contemplative encouraging

Type

poetic motivational

When to use this quote

  • making decisions
  • self‑reflection
  • learning from errors

Key Concepts

inner guidance personal development

Questions to Reflect On

  • When have you trusted your gut and learned?
  • What balance between feeling and reasoning serves you best?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reliance on intuition may ignore valuable external perspectives.

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