Beauty Quote by Holly Black
““There are those among the Folk so hideous that all living things shrink back in horror. And yet others have a grotesquerie so exaggerated, so voluptuous, that it comes all the way around to beauty””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Folk of the Dark, 2021
Some folk are hideously terrifying while others are grotesquely exaggerated, yet both can be seen as beautiful in their own way.
In simple terms: Even the most shocking things can hold beauty.
Key Takeaway
Find beauty in the unexpected and unsettling.
Themes
beauty
duality
perception
fear
Mood
intrigued
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- creative writing
- film analysis
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
psychology of horror
transformation
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes the grotesque appealing?
- How does fear shape our sense of beauty?
A Different Perspective
The quote may romanticize horror, ignoring real harm.
