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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Faith, in the sense in which I am here using the word, is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Faith is about maintaining belief despite changing feelings and circumstances.
C.S. Lewis emphasizes that faith requires a commitment to holding onto truths we have rationally accepted, even when our emotions and circumstances fluctuate. This quote highlights the importance of steadfastness in our beliefs, suggesting that true faith is not merely an emotional response but a conscious decision that transcends our ever-changing moods.
Themes
FaithBeliefReasonSteadfastnessMoods
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech about resilience and belief in oneself, this quote can illustrate the importance of maintaining faith.
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