Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches; for the Creator, there is no poverty.

If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourse

Summary

This quote, attributed to Rainer Maria Rilke, suggests that if one perceives their daily life as lacking richness or meaning, the fault lies not with external circumstances but with oneself. It implies that by cultivating a poetic mindset, one can unlock the inherent richness of existence. The quote also suggests that the Creator, or the divine force, does not see any poverty in life, implying that the potential for beauty and abundance is always present; it is up to individuals to recognize and appreciate it.

By Rainer Maria Rilke

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