Beauty Quote by Candice Raquel Lee
““To be a devil isn't so bad; to be a devil that can still see beauty, still remember what it was like to be in the sight of the most holy, now that was an obscenity, and that was what I was.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Devil's Vision, Candice Raquel Lee, 2020
Seeing beauty while being labeled a devil is a paradox, making the experience both obscene and profound.
In simple terms: Beauty persists even in darkness.
Key Takeaway
Embrace contradictions within yourself.
Themes
identity
beauty
paradox
Mood
introspective
poetic
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- art critique
- personal reflection
- spiritual struggle
Key Concepts
existentialism
self-acceptance
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “beauty” mean in darkness?
- Can self-acceptance coexist with societal condemnation?
A Different Perspective
Romanticizing suffering can be harmful.
