Ease Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
““Have (with the help of convention) found the solution of everything in ease and the easiest side of ease; but it is clear that we’ must hold to the difficult; everything living holds to it, everything in Nature grows and defends itself according to its own character and is an individual in its own right, strives to be so at any cost and against all opposition. We know little, but that we must hold to the difficult is a certainty that will not leave us; it is good to be solitary, for solitude is difficult; the fact that a thing is difficult must be one more reason for our doing it.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Hours, 1905
Embracing difficulty is essential; growth and authenticity arise from confronting challenges, not seeking ease.
In simple terms: Hard work builds true character.
Key Takeaway
Choose the hard path.
Themes
growth
authenticity
solitude
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- creative work
- physical training
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
self‑reliance
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenge have you avoided?
- How does difficulty shape your identity?
A Different Perspective
Easier routes may lead to stagnation.
