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At sixteen I was stupid, confused and indecisive. At twenty-five I was wise, self-confident, prepossessing and assertive. At forty-five I am stupid, confused, insecure and indecisive. Who would have supposed that maturity is only a short break in adolescence?

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About Rainer Marie Rilke

Rainer Marie Rilke

Rainer Marie Rilke

(1875-1926) Sixth Elegy - German lyric poet & writer, b. Prague, lived in Paris, secretary to A. Rodin.

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