Able Quote by Sophie Scholl
“Isn't it a riddle . . . and awe-inspiring, that everything is so beautiful? Despite the horror. Lately I've noticed something grand and mysterious peering through my sheer joy in all that is beautiful, a sense of its creator . . . Only man can be truly ugly, because he has the free will to estrange himself from this song of praise. It often seems that he'll manage to drown out this hymn with his cannon thunder, curses and blasphemy. But during this past spring it has dawned upon me that he won't be able to do this. And so I want to try and throw myself on the side of the victor.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Personal reflection, unknown source, 2020s
The quote juxtaposes awe at beauty and horror of humanity, urging alignment with goodness despite human capacity for cruelty.
In simple terms: Beauty exists despite evil; choose goodness.
Key Takeaway
Align with beauty, reject cruelty.
Themes
beauty
human nature
free will
morality
Mood
reflective
hopeful
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- philosophical
- inspirational
Key Concepts
awe
horror
hope
despair
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you find beauty in daily life?
- How do you resist negative impulses?
A Different Perspective
The challenge is that human free will can still cause harm despite intentions.
