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Beauty Quote by Ellen G. White

“It is right to love beauty and to desire it; but God desires us to love and seek first the highest beauty, that which is imperishable. No outward adorning can compare in value or loveliness with that "meek and quiet spirit."” quote by Ellen G. White
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“It is right to love beauty and to desire it; but God desires us to love and seek first the highest beauty, that which is imperishable. No outward adorning can compare in value or loveliness with that "meek and quiet spirit."”

Ellen G. White

About This Quote

Source Book: The Great Controversy, 1888

True beauty lies beyond outward appearance; the divine calls for love of the eternal, humble spirit rather than fleeting adornments.

In simple terms: Seek the highest, imperishable beauty of a meek and quiet spirit.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize inner spiritual beauty over external decoration.

Themes

spirituality beauty humility

Mood

reflective inspirational

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal meditation
  • ethical decision making
  • artistic creation
  • community worship

Key Concepts

theology inner virtue

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “highest beauty” mean to you personally?
  • How can you cultivate a meek spirit in daily life?
A Different Perspective

Might neglect the role of physical expression in cultural identity.

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