Quote by Fyodor Dostoevsky

Beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and devil are fighting there, and the battlefield is the heart of man.

Beauty is mysterious as well as terrible. God and devil are

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty holds both extraordinary allure and daunting power. It implies that within beauty, there exists a constant struggle between good and evil, symbolized by God and the devil respectively. This opposing battle takes place within the depths of the human heart, implying that the perception and experience of beauty can evoke conflicting emotions and stir the conscience. It highlights the complex and enigmatic nature of beauty as a force that can simultaneously captivate and provoke turmoil within individuals.

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Beauty Man

By Fyodor Dostoevsky

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