Rilke provided the young Kappus very little in criticism or in suggestions for his improvement as a poet. Instead, Rilke discouraged Kappus from reading criticism and advised him to trust his inner judgment, commenting that "Nobody can advise you and help you. Nobody.
Rilke provided minimal feedback or guidance for Kappus's poetry; instead, he counseled against reading criticism and suggested trusting his personal judgment. Rilke emphasized, "Nobody can advise or help you."