Confidence Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
““If it were possible for us to see further than our knowledge extends and out a little over the outworks of our surmising, perhaps we should then bear our sorrows with greater confidence than our joys.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Letters to a Young Poet, 1929
Recognizing our limited knowledge can make us face sorrow with steadier resolve than joy.
In simple terms: Limited knowledge steadies sorrow.
Accept uncertainty, trust resilience.
Themes
Mood
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When to use this quote
- grief counseling
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does uncertainty affect your emotional balance?
- Can embracing limits reduce fear?
Confidence may waver when knowledge expands.