Quote by Victor Hugo

There is a sacred horror about everything grand. It is easy to admire mediocrity and hills; but whatever is too lofty, a genius as well as a mountain, an assembly as well as a masterpiece, seen too near, is appalling.

There is a sacred horror about everything grand. It is easy

Summary

This quote conveys the notion that anything of great stature or brilliance can inspire a sense of both admiration and fear. It suggests that while it is effortless to appreciate things of average or moderate significance, objects or individuals that possess exceptional talent or size can evoke a sense of awe or dread when encountered up close. The quote proposes that the proximity to greatness reveals an inherent intimidation, as the sheer magnitude of grandeur becomes apparent.

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Greatness & Great Things

By Victor Hugo

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