Quote by Patrick MacDonogh

God pity me now and all desolate sinners Demented with beauty!

God pity me now and all desolate sinners Demented with beaut

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's plea for God's mercy, addressing their own sense of despair and the plight of all troubled sinners who are entranced or driven to madness by the overwhelming power of beauty. It suggests a wrestling with the contradictions and complexities of life, where the intoxicating allure of beauty can lead to both spiritual enlightenment and existential turmoil. The speaker acknowledges their own vulnerability and seeks divine compassion in the face of such immense and bewildering forces.

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Beauty

By Patrick MacDonogh

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