Solitude Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
““Suddenly I'm as if cast out, and this solitude surrounds me as something vast and unbounded, when my feeling, standing on the hills of my breasts, cries out for wings or for an end.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Book of Hours", 1905
In deep loneliness, the soul longs for freedom or escape, feeling both vastness and confinement.
In simple terms: Loneliness sparks yearning for release.
Key Takeaway
Embrace solitude to discover inner desires.
Themes
loneliness
longing
spirituality
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
poetic
introspective
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- creative writing
- therapy
Key Concepts
existential yearning
inner conflict
Questions to Reflect On
- What does your solitude reveal?
- How can you transform longing into purpose?
A Different Perspective
Solitude can also lead to despair if not balanced with connection.
