Angel Quote by Edwin Hubbel Chapin
“If angels stoop from visions of more than earthly beauty to spells of less than earthly worth, they are but fallen angels, mingling divine utterances with the babblings of madness, and the madness is not the divineness.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 19th century collection
When divine inspiration is mixed with madness, the result is a corrupted, less pure expression.
In simple terms: Fallen angels blend sacred words with madness.
Key Takeaway
Guard purity of inspiration.
Themes
spirituality
art
madness
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- artistic creation
- religious experience
- creative writing
Key Concepts
theology
creativity
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- Is all mixing of sacred and profane detrimental?
- Can madness fuel creativity?
A Different Perspective
Madness may also inspire valuable insight.
