Quote by Rainer Maria Rilke

Beauty is only the start of bearable terror.

Beauty is only the start of bearable terror.

Summary

This quote suggests that beauty can serve as a deceiving facade that hides a deeper sense of terror or fear. It implies that although something may appear visually captivating or pleasing, there may be underlying threats or unsettling aspects associated with it. Beauty alone is not enough to make something truly bearable; one must also consider the potential dangers or horrors that may be concealed beneath its attractive surface.

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Beauty Terror

By Rainer Maria Rilke

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