Dreams Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
““I think of you at any time of the day and my worried thoughts accompany all your steps. The slightest breath on your forehead is a kiss from my lips and each dream speaks to you with my voice. My love is like a coat wrapped around you to protect and warm you up.” —from letter to Lou Andreas-Salomé””
About This Quote
Source Letter: Correspondence with Lou Andreas‑Salomé, 1910s
A lover expresses constant, protective devotion, seeing every moment as an opportunity to comfort and safeguard the beloved.
In simple terms: Endless caring and protection.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and protect those you love.
Themes
love
protection
intimacy
Mood
tender
protective
Type
romantic
poetic
When to use this quote
- daily life
- long‑distance relationships
- caregiving
- emotional support
Key Concepts
emotional intimacy
metaphor of warmth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you show love without smothering?
- What does “coat” symbolize for you?
A Different Perspective
May become overly possessive if not balanced.
