Quote by Hans Urs von Balthasar

Not longer loved or fostered by religion, beauty is lifted from its face as a mask, and its absence exposes features on that face which threaten to become incomprehensible to man.

Not longer loved or fostered by religion, beauty is lifted f

Summary

This quote suggests that when religion no longer values or nurtures beauty, it loses its true essence. Beauty is depicted as a mask that hides certain undesirable qualities. However, without beauty, these destabilizing aspects of life become increasingly difficult for humanity to understand or make sense of. Ultimately, the quote conveys the notion that the absence of appreciation for beauty can lead to a loss of understanding and meaning in life.

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