Beauty Quote by William T. Vollmann
““But where corpses were buried secretly, there the grass grows thick; such signs (and there are ever so many others!) may be read by those to whom truth is more important than beauty.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Book of Revelation, 1992
Hidden graves reveal truth through the thick grass that grows over them, showing that truth outweighs beauty for some observers.
In simple terms: Truth can be found in overlooked places.
Seek truth beyond appearances.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- archaeology
- investigative journalism
- personal introspection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What truths are hidden in plain sight?
- How do we balance truth and beauty?
Beauty can distract from deeper truths.