Fear Quote by Tanith Lee
““She did this not out of fear of him, but out of pity. Because she had come to see the ultimate terrible truth behind all others. Which was that the stupidity and avarice and hatred of mankind had finally begun to make him also stupid, avaricious, hating, and cruel beyond reason. Even though he was a god, a god of love.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Birthgrave, 1975
Pity can drive actions that reveal the moral decay of even divine beings, showing that love can be corrupted by hatred and greed.
In simple terms: Pity leads to revealing a god's corruption.
Key Takeaway
Question the motives behind compassion.
Themes
morality
power
divinity
corruption
Mood
somber
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
literary
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- personal relationships
- spiritual crises
- literary analysis
Key Concepts
Theodicy
ethical ambiguity
human frailty
divine fallibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Can pity justify harmful actions?
- What does this say about the nature of love?
A Different Perspective
Compassion may be manipulated to justify harmful deeds.
