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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.” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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““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.””

Rainer Maria Rilke

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.

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty, trust resilience.

Themes

philosophy psychology existentialism

Mood

reflective melancholic

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • grief counseling
  • personal reflection
  • creative writing
  • spiritual practice

Key Concepts

epistemology emotional regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does uncertainty affect your emotional balance?
  • Can embracing limits reduce fear?
A Different Perspective

Confidence may waver when knowledge expands.

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