Famous quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

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Love is like the measles. The older you get it, the worse the attack
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"Love is like the measles. The older you get it, the worse the attack"

- Rainer Maria Rilke

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This quote by Rainer Maria Rilke is a metaphor for how love can be more difficult to experience as one grows older. The measles is an infectious virus that is more severe in grownups than in kids. Likewise, love can be more difficult to experience as one grows older due to the baggage and expectations that featured age. Love can be more complicated and tough to navigate when one is older, as one has more experience and understanding of the world. This quote is a reminder that love can be a difficult experience, but it is still worth pursuing. It is a reminder that love deserves the effort, even if it is more difficult to experience as one grows older.

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Germany Flag This quote is written / told by Rainer Maria Rilke between December 4, 1875 and December 29, 1926. He/she was a famous Poet from Germany. The author also have 32 other quotes.

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