Beautiful Quote by Tertullian
“A holy woman may be beautiful by the gift of nature, but she must not give occasion to lust. If beauty be hers, so far from setting it off she ought rather to obscure it.”
About This Quote
Source Treatise: On Modesty, 3rd century
A holy woman's beauty must be modest; she should conceal rather than display it to avoid lust.
In simple terms: Holy women should hide beauty to prevent lust.
Key Takeaway
Practice modesty and avoid flaunting beauty.
Themes
modesty
sexual ethics
spirituality
Mood
serious
reflective
Type
theological
ethical
When to use this quote
- personal conduct
- community standards
- religious teaching
- cultural norms
Key Concepts
theology
gender studies
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- How does modesty affect personal freedom?
- What balance exists between beauty and humility?
A Different Perspective
May conflict with modern views on body positivity.
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