to see a good end in all that and to find a good beginning in myself

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I had gone back again to my little house and stood up on its roof and wanted to see a good end in all that and to find a good beginning in myself. And now, let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been…And now let us believe in a long year that is given to us, new, untouched, full of things that have never been…

~ Rainer Maria Rilke, from a letter to his wife in The Letters of Rainer Maria Rilke: 1892-1910

 

Notes: Quote – Anne Sexton Appreciation. Photo: DistantPassion

28 thoughts on “to see a good end in all that and to find a good beginning in myself”

  14. I have returned to read this several times today. It is perfect… I want to share it and will give you ALL the credit.
    Thank you – David. I am glad to begin this New Year with folks like you.

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