Beauty Quote by T.H. White
““Life is such unutterable hell, solely because it is sometimes beautiful. If we could only be miserable all the time, if there could be no such things as love or beauty or faith or hope, if I could be absolutely certain that my love would never be returned: how much more simple life would be. One could plod through the Siberian salt mines of existence without being bothered about happiness. Unfortunately the happiness is there. There is always the chance (about eight hundred and fifty to one) that another heart will come to mine. I can't help hoping, and keeping faith, and loving beauty. Quite frequently I am not so miserable as it would be wise to be.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Once and Future King, 1958
Life’s beauty makes suffering inevitable, yet hope and love give meaning despite pain.
In simple terms: Beauty causes pain but also hope.
Key Takeaway
Embrace love despite suffering.
Themes
suffering
beauty
hope
faith
love
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- artistic creation
- spiritual quest
- mental health
Key Concepts
existentialism
paradox
human condition
Questions to Reflect On
- What does love teach about resilience?
- Can beauty coexist with suffering?
A Different Perspective
Pain may dominate if hope is ignored.
