Communication Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
“That is longing: To dwell in the flux of things, To have no home in the present. And these are wishes: gentle dialogues Of the poor hours with eternity.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: The Book of Hours, 1905
The quote reflects yearning for timelessness, feeling rootless in the present while seeking deep, eternal conversations.
In simple terms: Longing for timeless connection, feeling rootless now.
Key Takeaway
Embrace present moments while seeking deeper meaning.
Themes
longing
existence
spirituality
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- meditation
- creative writing
- philosophical contemplation
Key Concepts
temporal flux
eternity
dialogue
Questions to Reflect On
- How does feeling rootless affect your daily life?
- What does “dialogues with eternity” mean to you?
