A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The absence of a loved one can permeate every aspect of life, much like the vastness of the sky.
This quote by C. S. Lewis encapsulates the profound impact of losing someone dear. It suggests that the absence of a loved one is omnipresent and affects every part of one's life, similar to how the sky is a constant backdrop that influences our perception and emotions.
Themes
AbsenceLoveLossSkyEmotions
In practice
Example use cases
During a speech about grief at a memorial service.
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