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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And I say also this. I do not think the forest would be so bright, nor the water so warm, nor love so sweet, if there were no danger in the lakes.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Danger enhances the beauty and value of love and nature.
C. S. Lewis suggests that the presence of danger in life amplifies our appreciation for the beauty around us, particularly in nature and love. Without the possibility of risk, such experiences would not hold the same depth or significance, as they encourage us to cherish and value what we have even more.
Themes
DangerLoveNatureAppreciationBeauty
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be shared during a discussion on the beauty of life experiences.
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