Quote by HalldÃ³r Laxness

Every transgression is a game, every grief easy to bear compared with having discovered beauty; it was at once the crime that could never be atoned and the hurt that could never be assuaged, the tear that could never be dried.

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Summary

This quote suggests that beauty holds such power and significance that it can outweigh any wrongdoing or pain one may experience. Discovering beauty is portrayed as a double-edged sword: simultaneously a sin that cannot be forgiven and a wound that cannot be healed. It highlights the profound impact that beauty has on individuals, making it a force that evokes conflicting emotions and forever leaves a lasting mark.

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By HalldÃ³r Laxness

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