Beauty Quote by Thea von Harbou
““Beautiful Maria, how Sweet are your hips... Is the man whom you love never to find that out? Beautiful Maria, listen to what I say to you: only a little to one side of this way, a flight of stairs leads steeply upward, leading to freedom... Your knees are trembling... how sweet that is! Do you think to overcome your weakness by clasping your hands? You call upon God, but believe me: God does not hear you! Since I came upon the earth as the great flood, to destroy all in existence but Noah’s ark, God has been deaf to the scream of His creatures. Or did you think I had forgotten how the mothers screamed then? Have you more responsibility on your conscience than God on His? Turn back, beautiful Maria, turn back!””
About This Quote
Source Film: Metropolis, 1927
A warning about false promises of salvation and the futility of seeking divine aid when humanity is indifferent.
In simple terms: Seeking freedom through external help fails when inner strength is ignored.
Key Takeaway
Rely on your own resolve.
Themes
illusion
faith
responsibility
Mood
somber
reflective
Type
philosophical
warning
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual doubt
- social oppression
Key Concepts
existentialism
mythology
Questions to Reflect On
- What inner resources can you cultivate?
- How do you recognize false promises?
A Different Perspective
The message assumes a single path to freedom, ignoring diverse experiences.
