Runot
1914
A collection of poems written in the early 20th century. The book presents lyrical reflections on various themes such as nature, existence, love, and the passage of time, blending personal introspection with an appreciation for the world around. Through rich imagery and emotive language, the poems navigate the complexities of human experience. The collection consists of various poems that evoke deep feelings and contemplative thoughts. Siljo's work ranges from the beauty of spring blooms to the melancholy of autumn, illustrating the cyclical nature of life. The poems explore concepts such as the struggle for inner peace, the joy of love, and the inevitability of death, often drawing connections between the human spirit and the natural world. Each piece invites the reader to reflect on their own experiences, stirring a sense of nostalgia and wonderment at the fleeting moments of existence.
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“Keep not to thyself any thing so sacred, that thou canst not once in thy life count it a plaything.””
— Juhani Siljo
“My enemy, prosper in the world! You will fall to world fame and success more surely than if I set traps for you.””
— Juhani Siljo
“I am responsible, not only for what I do, but also for what is done to me.””
— Juhani Siljo
“Philosophy must be neither a job nor an office; it must be a shared passion of heart and intellect. Like art.””
— Juhani Siljo
“My happiness, my pride, my faith in life is to make of my own self what can be made of it by pure will.””
— Juhani Siljo
“All matter is wonderful, because it can give birth to something even more wonderful.””
— Juhani Siljo
“Did the gods ever endure the suffering that humans did? And yet they are supposedly above us - and judge the fallen and the broken.””
— Juhani Siljo
“The nearer a man comes to the ideal he has created for himself in his feelings and imagination, the more painfully does he feel the imperfections in himself, even the smallest, which prevent him from attaining perfection.””
— Juhani Siljo
