Awful Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
“Beauty is a terrible and awful thing! It is terrible because it has not been fathomed, for God sets us nothing but riddles. Here the boundaries meet and all contradictions exist side by side.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Idiot, Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1869
Beauty is portrayed as an incomprehensible mystery that confronts humanity with paradox and divine riddles.
In simple terms: Beauty is a mysterious, contradictory force.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and seek deeper understanding.
Themes
beauty
paradox
spirituality
humanity
existentialism
Mood
awe
conflict
curiosity
Type
philosophical
literary
existential
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal reflection
- philosophical debate
- spiritual contemplation
Key Concepts
mystery
divine riddles
contradiction
Questions to Reflect On
- How does confronting beauty change your worldview?
- Can paradox coexist with clarity?
A Different Perspective
Beauty’s allure can distract from practical concerns.
