Quote by Graham Greene

But I'm a bad priest, you see. I know--from experience--how much beauty Satan carried down with him when he fell. Nobody ever said the fallen angels were the ugly ones. Oh, no, they were just as quick and light and . . .

But I'm a bad priest, you see. I know--from experience--how

Summary

This quote reflects a perspective on the perception of evil and beauty. The speaker, a self-identified "bad priest," suggests that Satan and the fallen angels were not inherently ugly but rather possessed beauty. It implies that evil can disguise itself in an attractive form, highlighting the idea that outer appearances can deceive and that dark forces can possess qualities that draw people in. The speaker's personal experience adds weight to their claim, suggesting a deeper understanding of the hidden allure behind what may initially seem appealing or beautiful.

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Beauty Angels Sin Male Beauty

By Graham Greene

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