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Beheld Quotes

On witnessing truth, wonder, and history

These beheld quotes carry real historical weight, including a sober line from the abolitionist movement describing having brothers still held in slavery. That respectful, factual tone continues in Been quotes.

I would have the Constitution torn in shreds and scattered to the four winds of heaven. Let us destroy the Constitution and build on its ruins the temple of liberty. I have brothers in slavery. I have seen chains placed...

Quotes by William Wells Brown

And so we came forth, and once again beheld the stars.

Quotes by William Styron

Rude contact with facts chased my visions and dreams quickly away, and in their stead I beheld the horrors, the corruption, the evils and hypocrisy of society, and as I stood among them, a young wife, a great wail of...

Quotes by Victoria Woodhull

Adam was placed in Paradise in perfect estate, and in the company of God's angels; God walked and did talk with him. He heard the voice, and beheld the presence of God.

Quotes by John Jewel

Again Quotes

It is the mind which creates the world around us, and even though we stand side by side in the same meadow, my eyes will never see what is beheld by yours, my heart will never stir to the emotions...

Quotes by George Gissing

The all-seeing eye of God beheld our deplorable state; infinite pity touched the heart of the Father of mercies; and infinite wisdom laid the plan of our recovery.

Quotes by David Brainerd

I had gained the summit of a commanding ridge, and, looking round with astonishing delight, beheld the ample plains, the beauteous tracts below.

Quotes by Daniel Boone

I have oft-times been besought, by divers gentlemen, to set down on paper what I have beheld through my newly invented microscopia, but I have generally declined.

Quotes by Antonie van Leeuwenhoek

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these beheld quotes describe?
They range from sober historical reflection tied to the abolitionist movement to scripture describing Adam's early presence with God, and simple wonder at the stars.
Is there a historical quote connected to slavery?
Yes, one respectful, factual line from the abolitionist era references having brothers still held in slavery, reflecting that movement's sober historical outlook.
Do any quotes reference scripture?
One entry describes Adam hearing God's voice and beholding God's presence directly while still in Paradise.
Why search for beheld quotes?
Readers look for this theme to explore moments of witnessing something significant, whether historical injustice, spiritual presence, or simple natural wonder.
What other collections pair with this page?
Explore Again quotes or Been quotes for more on reflection and return.

Other entries turn toward wonder, describing stars beheld again after darkness and Adam's early presence with God in Paradise. Continue with Again quotes or Ample quotes.