Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

For beauty is nothing but the beginning of terrorwhich we are barely able to endure, and it amazes us so,because it serenely disdains to destroy us.Every angel is terrible.

For beauty is nothing but the beginning of terrorwhich we ar

Summary

This enigmatic quote, by renowned poet Rainer Maria Rilke, suggests that true beauty can be overwhelming, almost terrifying in its intensity. The awe-inspiring presence of beauty startles and captivates us precisely because it refuses to harm or destroy us. The mention of angels further emphasizes the paradoxical nature of beauty, alluding to the notion that even the most heavenly beings can strike us with awe and fear. Rilke's quote highlights the transformative and complex power of beauty, leaving readers to ponder its enigmatic and sometimes unsettling nature.

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By Rainer Maria Rilke

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