Communion Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
““that is where young people so often and so grievously go wrong: that they (whose nature it is to have no patience) throw themselves at each other when love comes over them, scatter themselves abroad, just as they are in all their untidiness, disorder and confusion . . .: But what is to be done then? How is life to act upon this heap of half crushed matter which they call their communion and which they would dearly like to style their happiness, if that were possible, and their future? So each one loses himself for the other’s sake, and””
About This Quote
Source Poem: “The Book of Hours” by Rainer Maria Rilke, 1905
Youth often rushes into love impulsively, losing self and creating chaos; the challenge is to find balance and purpose.
In simple terms: Youthful love can be chaotic and self‑losing.
Key Takeaway
Seek mindful love and personal stability.
Themes
love
youth
self‑identity
chaos
purpose
Mood
introspective
empathetic
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- relationships
- personal growth
- mental health counseling
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can one love without losing oneself?
- What practices foster healthy intimacy?
A Different Perspective
May idealize suffering as necessary.
