“Why don't you think of [God] as the one who is coming, who has been approaching from all eternity... the ultimate fruit of a tree whose leaves we are.”

Austrian poet and novelist of the early 20th century, Rilke is best known for his lyrical, introspective work that explores the depths of human experience and the mysteries of existence. His poetry, including *The Book of Hours*, captures the quiet ache of longing and the sublime in ordinary moments.