O Ye Seeming Fair Yet Inwardly Foul! Ye are like clear but…
““O Ye Seeming Fair Yet Inwardly Foul! Ye are like clear but bitter water, which to outward seeming is crystal pure but of which, when tested by the divine Assayer, not a drop is accepted. Yea the sun beam falls alike upon the dust and the mirror, yet differ they in reflection even as doth the star from the earth: nay, immeasurable is the difference! O My Friend In Word! Ponder awhile. Hast thou ever heard that friend and foe should abide in one heart? Cast out then the stranger, that the Friend may enter his home.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
External appearances can be deceptive; true character is revealed only through deep testing.
In simple terms: Looks can be misleading.
Key Takeaway
Seek deeper truth beyond surface.
Themes
appearance vs reality
trust
spiritual insight
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal growth
- spiritual practice
- judging character
Key Concepts
integrity
inner truth
testing
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner qualities matter more than outward charm?
- How do you discern genuine character?
A Different Perspective
Surface impressions may be convincing.