Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

I feel it now: there's a power in me to grasp and give shape to my world I know that nothing has ever been real without my beholding it. All becoming has need me..

I feel it now: there's a power in me to grasp and give shape

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker possesses a transformative power within themselves. They believe that their perception and observation bring meaning and reality to the world around them. The quote implies that everything in the speaker's world only truly exists when they acknowledge and understand it. Furthermore, it implies that their existence is intricately connected to the process of creation and growth, emphasizing their significance in the unfolding of life.

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By Rainer Maria Rilke

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