Quote by Charles A. Stoddard

Grace is savage and must be savage in order to be perfect.

Grace is savage and must be savage in order to be perfect.

Summary

This quote suggests that grace, viewed here as a state of perfection, can only be attained through a certain level of fierceness or savagery. It implies that achieving perfection requires a relentless determination and unwavering commitment, even to the point of being brutal if necessary. It challenges the idea that grace is inherently gentle or pacifying, emphasizing that true grace demands a certain assertiveness, strength, and ferociousness to overcome obstacles or challenges and reach a state of flawlessness.

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Grace

By Charles A. Stoddard

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