Beauty Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky
““Is there beauty in Sodom? Believe me, that for the immense mass of mankind beauty is found in Sodom. Did you know that secret? The awful thing is that beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and the devil are fighting there and the battlefield is the heart of man.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Demons (The Possessed) by Fyodor Dostoevsky, 1872
Human hearts are battlegrounds where divine and diabolic forces clash, making beauty both wondrous and terrifying.
In simple terms: Beauty is a conflict within us.
Key Takeaway
Recognize inner conflict and seek balance.
Themes
spirituality
beauty
conflict
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- artistic creation
- ethical decision making
Key Concepts
dualism
theodicy
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you experience the clash of good and evil within?
- What does “beauty” mean in your life?
A Different Perspective
The metaphor may obscure practical guidance for moral action.
