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Autumn Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

“It almost seems as if autumn were the true creator, more creative than the spring, which is too even-toned, more creative when it comes with its will-to-change and shatters the much too ready-made, self-satisfied and really almost bourgeois-complacent image of summer.” quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
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“It almost seems as if autumn were the true creator, more creative than the spring, which is too even-toned, more creative when it comes with its will-to-change and shatters the much too ready-made, self-satisfied and really almost bourgeois-complacent image of summer.”

Rainer Maria Rilke

About This Quote

Source Poem: “Autumn” from The Book of Hours, 1905

Autumn is portrayed as a more authentic creator than spring, breaking the complacent, predictable image of summer.

In simple terms: Autumn is more creative and honest.

Key Takeaway

Embrace change and authenticity.

Themes

nature creativity seasonality

Mood

reflective poetic

Type

literary inspirational

When to use this quote

  • artistic inspiration
  • seasonal planning
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

authenticity imperfection rebellion

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does the season symbolize for you?
  • How can you welcome disruption?
A Different Perspective

Autumn’s harshness may be unsettling.

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