Quote by Rainn Wilson

My dad wanted to name me after Rainier Maria Rilke, the poet.

My dad wanted to name me after Rainier Maria Rilke, the poet

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's personal connection to their father's admiration for Rainier Maria Rilke, a renowned poet. It suggests that the speaker's dad found inspiration and resonance in Rilke's work, enough to consider naming their child after him. By sharing this sentiment, the quote highlights the admiration, influence, and significance of artistic figures in people's lives, how they can deeply touch and shape personal choices and connections, even in the act of naming.

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