Devil Quote by G.K. Chesterton
““I spare you,” said the Duke in a voice of inhuman pity. “I refuse. If I gave you the faintest hint of the load of horror I have to bear alone, you would lie shrieking at these feet of mine and begging to know no more. I will spare you the hint. You shall not spell the first letter of what is written on the altar of the Unknown God.” “I know the Unknown God,” said the little priest, with an unconscious grandeur of certitude that stood up like a granite tower. “I know his name; it is Satan. The true God was made flesh and dwelt among us. And I say to you, wherever you find men ruled merely by mystery, it is the mystery of iniquity. If the devil tells you something is too fearful to look at, look at it. If he says something is too terrible to hear, hear it. If you think some truth unbearable, bear it. I entreat your Grace to end this nightmare now and here at this table.” “If””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Man Who Was Thursday by G.K. Chesterton, 1908
A warning that confronting terrifying truths is necessary; avoiding them only deepens horror.
In simple terms: Face truth, even if frightening.
Key Takeaway
Do not hide from painful reality.
Themes
courage
truth
spirituality
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual debate
- ethical decision
- confronting evil
Key Concepts
existential dread
faith
knowledge
Questions to Reflect On
- What truth are you avoiding?
- How does confronting fear change you?
A Different Perspective
Avoiding truth can lead to greater suffering.
