Blood Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
“So it's back once more, back up the slope. Why do they always ruin my rope with their cuts? I felt so ready the other day, Had a real foretaste of eternity In my guts. Spoonfeeding me yet another sip from life's cup. I don't want it, won't take any more of it. Let me throw up. Life is medium rare and good, I see, And the world full of soup and bread, But it won't pass into the blood for me, Just goes to my head. It makes me ill, though others it feeds; Do see that I must deny it! For a thousand years from now at least I'm keeping a diet.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown collection, early 20th century
The speaker feels overwhelmed by life's burdens, rejecting nourishment that feels harmful, and vows a long‑term abstention.
In simple terms: Rejecting harmful sustenance, feeling sick of life’s offerings.
Key Takeaway
Choose what truly sustains you.
Themes
suffering
rejection
diet
loneliness
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
poetic
confessional
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- mental health
- addiction recovery
- spiritual practice
Key Concepts
existential dread
self‑preservation
spiritual fasting
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly nourishes your soul?
- How can you find healthy sustenance?
A Different Perspective
Such denial may lead to isolation and neglect of genuine needs.
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