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Rainer Maria Rilke Quotes: At first the solitudecharmed me like a prelude, but so much music wounded me.
         

At first the solitudecharmed me like a prelude, but so much music wounded me.


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At first the solitudecharmed me like a prelude, but so much music wounded me.
         



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This page presents the quote "At first the solitudecharmed me like a prelude, but so much music wounded me.". Author of this quote is Rainer Maria Rilke. This quote is about solitude, music,.