Beauty Quote by Terry Goodkind
““Came the visions of icy beauty, from the land of death where they dwell. Pursuing their prize and grisly duty, came the thieves of the charm and spell. The bells chimed thrice, and death came a-calling. Alluring of shape though seldom seen, they traveled the breeze on a spark. some fed twigs to their newborn queen, while others invaded the dark. the bells chimed thrice, and death came a-calling. some they called and others they kissed as they traveled on river and wave. with resolve they came and did insist: every one touched to a grave. the bells chimed thrice, and death came a-calling. roving to hunt and gathering to dance, they practiced their dark desires by casting a hex and a beautiful trance, before feeding the queen's new fires. the bells chimed thrice, and death came a-calling. till he parted the falls and the bells chimed thrice, till he issued the calls and demanded the price. the bells chimed thrice and death met the mountain. they charmed and embraced and they tried to extoll but he bade them in grace and demanded a soul. the bells fell silent and the mountain slew them all. and the mountain entombed them all.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Sword of Truth series, 1994–2005
A dark, mythic tale of relentless pursuit, sacrifice, and the inevitable clash between mortal ambition and supernatural forces.
In simple terms: A struggle against fate and death.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits, respect the unknown.
Themes
mythology
conflict
fate
sacrifice
power
Mood
ominous
epic
foreboding
Type
philosophical
mythic
When to use this quote
- exploring ancient ruins
- ritualistic ceremonies
- battles against supernatural entities
- seeking hidden knowledge
- confronting destiny
Key Concepts
cosmic battle
ritual
prophecy
death
rebellion
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives the characters’ relentless pursuit?
- How does the repeated bell motif shape the narrative?
A Different Perspective
The poetic style obscures concrete meaning, making interpretation subjective.
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