Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

There is here no measuring with time, no year matters, and ten years are nothing. Being an artist means, not reckoning and counting, but ripening like the tree which does not force it's sap and stands confident in the storms of Spring without the fear that after them may come no Summer. It does come. I learn it daily, learn it with pain to which I am grateful

There is here no measuring with time, no year matters, and t

Summary

This quote emphasizes the timeless nature of artistic growth and expression. It suggests that being an artist is not about focusing on deadlines or measuring success within a specific timeframe. Instead, it is about allowing oneself to develop and mature naturally, much like a tree that withstands the storms of spring with the trust that summer will follow. The speaker acknowledges that they learn this lesson daily, even though it may sometimes involve painful experiences, expressing gratitude for the continual growth that comes with being an artist.

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