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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To be in love involves the most irresistible conviction that one will go on being in love until one dies, and that possession of the beloved will confer, not merely frequent ecstasies, but settled, fruitful, deep-rooted, lifelong happiness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Being in love is a deep conviction of continuous joy and fulfillment that lasts a lifetime.
C. S. Lewis expresses that true love is not fleeting; rather, it is a powerful belief that one will remain in love eternally, leading to profound happiness that enriches one's life. This kind of love goes beyond momentary pleasures, promising lasting emotional fulfillment and a deep connection with the beloved.
Themes
LoveHappinessConvictionFulfillmentLifelong
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used at wedding ceremonies to emphasize the depth of marital love.
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