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Tag Archives: C.S. Lewis
We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is “good,” because it is good, if “bad” because it works in us patience, humility, and hope.
We ought to give thanks for all fortune: if it is “good,” because it is good, if “bad” because it works in us patience, humility, & hope. – C. S. Lewis What does that mean? This quote is a great … Continue reading
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us.
The more pride we have, the more other people’s pride irritates us. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? I like this quote, because it is so true. As misery loves company, pride seems to despise it. And we have seen … Continue reading
Posted in attitude, judgement, laughter, loyalty, pride, self knowledge
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, irritates, other, pride
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No amount of falls will really undo us if we keep on picking ourselves up each time.
No amount of falls will really undo us if we keep on picking ourselves up each time. – C.S.Lewis What does that mean? This is another significantly shortened quote, per the limits of Twitter. A longer version is as follows: “I know … Continue reading
Posted in effort, failure, habits, perseverance, repetition, understanding
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, falls, picking, undo
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Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different?
Isn’t it funny how day by day nothing changes, but when you look back everything is different? – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This is about things moving slowly but relentlessly. A day doesn’t seem very long, but changes do … Continue reading
Posted in choice, growth, judgement, perspective, plan, time
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, changes, different, funny
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True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth.
True Friendship is the least jealous of loves. Two friends delight to be joined by a third, and three by a fourth. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This quote is taken from a longer quote on the differences between romantic … Continue reading
Posted in common sense, direction, friendship, growth, love, sharing
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, C.S. Lewis, delight, friendship, love
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The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are.
The next best thing to being wise oneself is to live in a circle of those who are. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This is a slightly abbreviated version of a longer quote: The next best thing to being wise … Continue reading
Posted in focus, intelligence, personal growth, self improvement, strategy, wisdom
Tagged @CSLewisDaily, best, C.S. Lewis, personal growth, wisdom
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If God forgives us we must forgive ourselves otherwise its like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him.
If God forgives us we must forgive ourselves otherwise its like setting up ourselves as a higher tribunal than Him. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? Like many of his quotes, this is a very religiously oriented quote. In this … Continue reading
Think of yourself as a seed patiently wintering in the earth, waiting to come up a flower.
Think of yourself as a seed patiently wintering in the earth, waiting to come up a flower. – C.S. Lewis What does that mean? This guy was fairly religious, so this might originally have had something to do with this life and the next … Continue reading
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