Balder Quote by Snorri Sturluson
![“There is nothing but good to be told of [Balder]. He is the best of them and everyone sings his praises. He is so fair of face and bright that a splendor radiates from him, and there is a flower so white that it is likened to Balder’s brow; it is the whitest of all flowers. From that you can tell…” quote by Snorri Sturluson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6c3/snorri-sturluson-39340_quote_there-is-nothing-but-good-to-be-told-of_2141181.jpg)
““There is nothing but good to be told of [Balder]. He is the best of them and everyone sings his praises. He is so fair of face and bright that a splendor radiates from him, and there is a flower so white that it is likened to Balder’s brow; it is the whitest of all flowers. From that you can tell how beautiful his body is, and how bright his hair. He is the wisest of gods, and the sweetest-spoken, and the most merciful, but it is a characteristic of his that once he has pronounced a judgement it can never be altered.””
About This Quote
Source Mythology: Norse Mythology, Prose Edda, 13th century
Balder is portrayed as the epitome of beauty, wisdom, and mercy, whose judgments are immutable.
In simple terms: Balder embodies perfect beauty and unchangeable judgment.
Key Takeaway
Respect fairness and wisdom.
Themes
beauty
wisdom
justice
Mood
reverent
mythic
Type
cultural
ethical
When to use this quote
- legal decisions
- leadership
- cultural storytelling
Key Concepts
mythic archetype
divine immutability
ethical constancy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does immutable judgment affect justice?
- Can perfection be truly achieved?
A Different Perspective
Idealizing perfection can ignore human flaws.
