Beauty Quote by Simon Van Booy
““But sometimes, when confronted by something of unfathomable beauty, the bars of the cage around us begin to tremble. So I ran away to protect myself and remained a prisoner.””
About This Quote
Source Short story: “The Things We Cannot Say” by Simon Van Booy, 2005
Encountering overwhelming beauty can destabilize our mental defenses, prompting us to flee even though we remain trapped by our own fears.
In simple terms: Beauty can shake us and make us run, yet we stay stuck.
Key Takeaway
Recognize fear and stay present when beauty unsettles you.
Themes
beauty
fear
self‑protection
prison
vulnerability
Mood
melancholic
reflective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art galleries
- personal loss
- spiritual crisis
- creative blocks
Key Concepts
existentialism
psychology
aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the “cage” represent in your life?
- How can you face beauty without fleeing?
A Different Perspective
Escaping may deepen isolation rather than resolve the underlying fear.
