Beauty Quote by Yukio Mishima
“Amid the moon and the stars, amid the clouds of the night, amid the hills which bordered on the sky with their magnificent silhouette of pointed cedars, amid the speckled patches of the moon, amid the temple buildings that emerged sparkling white out of the surrounding darkness - amid all this, I was intoxicated by the pellucid beauty of Uiko's treachery.”
About This Quote
Source Poetry: Unpublished poem by Yukio Mishima, 1960s
The speaker is overwhelmed by the stark, luminous beauty of a night scene, finding a paradoxical allure in the treachery of a place called Uiko.
In simple terms: Nighttime beauty feels both stunning and deceptive.
Key Takeaway
Appreciate fleeting beauty while recognizing its hidden dangers.
Themes
beauty
paradox
night
nature
treachery
Mood
awe
melancholy
reflective
Type
poetic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- stargazing
- poetry reading
- night hikes
- photography
- contemplation
Key Concepts
aesthetic experience
contradiction
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What draws you to beauty that feels dangerous?
- How can you balance admiration with caution?
A Different Perspective
The allure may mask underlying harm, leading to misplaced trust.
