'Do you not have an increasing sense that underlying one's own preparedness to accept whatever fate may bring there is a warm, sincere, frightened yet daring unchangeability? And what does living come down to but bringing about those changes in ourselves which we have daringly attempted and which can free us to enjoy a richness and closeness with everyone? After so much honest progress you have now come thus far: that you can live humbly and with the clear expectation that nothing untrue will, nor indeed can, ever find its way into your heart, for you have that voice within you which merits your safe trust, your utmost faithfulness, and your joy.'
Rilke
