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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The more lucidly we think, the more we are cut off: the more deeply we enter into reality, the less we can think.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Deep understanding of reality can limit our ability to articulate thoughts.
C. S. Lewis suggests a paradox in human cognition where the clearer our understanding of reality becomes, the more it separates us from a conventional way of thinking. This implies that profound insights may lead to a form of intellectual isolation, as direct engagement with the complexities of existence often transcends mere logical expression and verbalization.
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LucidityRealityThoughtUnderstandingPhilosophy
In practice
Example use cases
During a philosophical discussion about the nature of existence, this quote can highlight the complexity of deep thought.
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