Believed Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
“And yet, for some time now I have believed that it is our own force, all our own force that is still too great for us. It is true we do not know it; but is it not just that which is most our own of which we know the least?”
About This Quote
Source Letter: 1910 letter, Rilke to Franz Xaver Kapp, personal correspondence
Human potential is immense yet mysterious; we scarcely understand our own strength.
In simple terms: We have great but unknown inner power.
Key Takeaway
Explore and trust your inner capabilities.
Themes
potential
self‑knowledge
existence
philosophy
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- Self‑help
- coaching
- creative pursuits
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Humanism
existential thought
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner strengths have you overlooked?
- How can you measure personal growth?
A Different Perspective
The concept can feel abstract and hard to apply.
