Devil Quote by Sigrid Undset
““Dragons and all other creatures that serve the Devil only seem big as long as we harbor fear within ourselves. But if a person seeks God with such earnestness and desire that he enters into His power, then the power of the Devil at once suffers such a great defeat that his instruments become small and impotent. Dragons and evil spirits shrink until they are no bigger than goblins and cats and crows.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: Kristin Lavransdatter, 1920–1922
Fear magnifies evil; sincere devotion to God diminishes it, making once‑terrifying forces seem trivial.
In simple terms: Fear makes evil seem big; faith makes it small.
Key Takeaway
Seek God earnestly to reduce fear.
Themes
faith
fear
spiritual warfare
humility
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serene
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual doubt
- overcoming anxiety
- religious practice
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
symbolism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear shape your perception of threats?
- What practices help you cultivate sincere devotion?
A Different Perspective
If fear persists, even faith may feel insufficient.
![“Satan is a "roaring lion, [who] walketh about, seeking whom he may devour." And he will devour us unless we "put on the whole armour [or power] of God, that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil." (See 1 Peter 5 and Ephesians 6)” quote by Sheri L. Dew](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d1/sheri-l-dew-3826_able_satan-is-a-roaring-lion-who-walketh-abou_752842.jpg)
