Beauty Quote by Laini Taylor
““Our priestesses have always taught that divinity, by virtue of its great power, must encompass both beauty and terror.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Daughter of Smoke & Bone, 2011
Divinity’s power includes both beauty and terror, reflecting the dual nature of the divine that can inspire awe and fear simultaneously.
In simple terms: Divine power is both beautiful and terrifying.
Key Takeaway
Embrace both wonder and fear in spiritual experiences.
Themes
spirituality
duality
power
beauty
terror
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- religious rituals
- artistic expression
- personal reflection
- storytelling
- counseling
Key Concepts
theology
mythology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What does terror teach us about reverence?
- How can we balance awe with caution?
A Different Perspective
Focusing only on beauty may ignore the necessary caution that terror provides.
![“What I like so much about Corot is that he can say everything with a bit of tree; and it was Corot himself that I found [back] in the museum of Naples - in the simplicity of the work of Pompeii and the Egyptians. These priestesses in their silver-grey tunics are just like Corot's nymphs.” quote by Pierre-Auguste Renoir](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/506/pierre-auguste-renoir-7064_bits_what-i-like-so-much-about-corot-is-that_1016895.jpg)
