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. For they are the moments when something new, something unknown, has entered us.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Book of Hours”, 1905
When knowledge is limited, we should face sorrow with confidence, as new unknown experiences bring growth.
In simple terms: Embrace sorrow confidently amid unknowns.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty and learn from it.
Themes
philosophy
existential
growth
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal crises
- learning moments
- creative inspiration
- spiritual reflection
Key Concepts
Uncertainty
sorrow
confidence
knowledge limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What unknowns have shaped your resilience?
- How can sorrow become a catalyst for growth?
A Different Perspective
Overconfidence may ignore practical risks.
