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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Liking an author may be as involuntary and improbable as falling in love.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that one's affection for an author can feel as spontaneous and unpredictable as falling in love.
C. S. Lewis highlights the inexplicable nature of our preferences, drawing a parallel between the deep emotional connection we can form with literature and the passionate feelings we experience in romantic relationships. Just as love can take us by surprise and seem beyond our control, so too can our admiration for an author and their works arise from unexpected places, reflecting the profound impact that literature can have on our hearts and minds.
Themes
LikingAuthorLoveInvoluntaryConnection
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a book club discussion about personal biases toward certain authors.
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