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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He died not for men, but for each man. If each man had been the only man made, He would have done no less.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the individual worth of each person and the idea of selfless love.
C. S. Lewis's quote reflects on the profound nature of love and sacrifice, suggesting that true love values each individual uniquely, as if they were the only person in existence. It illustrates the Christian belief that the sacrifice of Jesus was not for humanity as a whole, but for each person individually, stressing the necessity of recognizing personal worth and dignity in every human being.
Themes
LoveSacrificeIndividualWorthHumanity
In practice
Example use cases
In a sermon about compassion, one might say this quote to illustrate the nature of divine love.
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