Beauty Quote by Sheldon Vanauken
““I had always served beauty. Davy and I together had loved beauty. Now, maybe, I was worshipping beauty in the Christian God while Davy was worshipping God. There may be danger in the love of beauty, though it seems treason to say it. Perhaps it can be a snare.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Journey of the Soul by Sheldon Vanauken, 1972
The love of beauty can become an obsession that blinds us, turning devotion into a trap.
In simple terms: Beauty can become a trap.
Key Takeaway
Beware when beauty becomes worship.
Themes
beauty
spirituality
danger
obsession
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- personal faith
- relationship dynamics
- creative work
Key Concepts
Aestheticism
theology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does beauty influence your values?
- When does admiration become fixation?
A Different Perspective
Beauty can also inspire growth, not just entrap.
