Dragon Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke
““We have no reason to mistrust our world, for it is not against us. Has it terrors, they are our terrors; has it abysses, those abysses belong to us; are dangers at hand, we must try to love them… How should we be able to forget those ancient myths about dragons that at the least moment turn into princesses; perhaps all the dragons of our lives are princesses who are only waiting to see us once beautiful and brave.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Unknown (attributed to Rilke), early 20th century
We must confront fear and danger with love, seeing hidden beauty in what scares us.
In simple terms: Love fear to reveal hidden beauty.
Key Takeaway
Embrace danger as a path to growth.
Themes
courage
transformation
myth
self‑discovery
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- creative block
- relationship conflict
- career risk
- health challenge
Key Concepts
Allegory
psychology
hero’s journey
Questions to Reflect On
- What fears could become opportunities?
- How can you love a threatening situation safely?
A Different Perspective
Love alone may not neutralize real threats; practical caution is still needed.
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