Quotes by Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Images

Explore a curated collection of 5 quotes by Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Images. Discover timeless wisdom, insightful thoughts, and memorable words that have inspired readers around the world. Browse through the gallery below and click on any quote to read more.

It wasn't his, it wasn't my fault,we both had nothing except patience,but Death has none. I saw him come (how meanly!)an — Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Images
The SolitaryAs one who has sailed across an unknown sea,among this rooted folk I am alone;the full days on their tables — Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Images
I would like to sing someone to sleep,to sit beside someone and be there.I would like to rock you and sing softlyand go — Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Images
They all have tired mouthsand bright seamless souls.And a longing (as for sin)sometimes haunts their dreams.They are alm — Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Images
Girls, there are poets who learn from youto say, what you, in your aloneness, are;and they learn through you to live dis — Rainer Maria Rilke, The Book of Images