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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Many things have gone wrong with the world that God made and... God insists, and insists very loudly, on our putting them right again
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the belief that while the world has imperfections, it is our responsibility to correct them.
C. S. Lewis emphasizes the importance of human agency in addressing the flaws and wrongdoings present in the world. He suggests that despite the imperfections and challenges we face, there is a divine expectation for us to take action and work towards creating a better world. This quote inspires individuals to engage in efforts of improvement and to acknowledge their role in the broader context of existence.
Themes
ResponsibilityImprovementAgencyWorldFaith
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about community service, one might say, 'As C. S. Lewis pointed out, God insists on our putting things right in the world.'
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Forgiving and being forgiven are two names for the same thing. The important thing is that a discord has been resolved.
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I pray because I can't help myself. I pray because I'm helpless. It doesn't change God - it changes me.
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The instrument through which you see God is your whole self. And if a man's self is not kept clean and bright, his glimpse of God will be blurred
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