All kinds Quote by Gotthold Ephraim Lessing
“Where wildness and disorder are visible in the dance, there Satan, death and all kinds of mischief are likewise upon the floor. For this reason I could wish that the dance of death were painted on the walls of all ball-rooms in order to warn the dancers, not by the levity of their deportment, to provoke the God of righteousness to visit them with a sudden judgment.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Nathan the Wise, 1779
Visible chaos in dance mirrors moral decay; warning needed.
In simple terms: Disorder reflects moral danger.
Key Takeaway
Heed warnings to avoid moral collapse.
Themes
morality
art
warning
Mood
cautionary
thought‑provoking
Type
dramatic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre performances
- dance rehearsals
- public morality campaigns
Key Concepts
symbolic chaos
ethical decay
Questions to Reflect On
- What symbols effectively warn society?
- How can art inspire moral reflection?
A Different Perspective
Art may not reach all audiences.
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