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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Once in our world, a Stable had something in it that was bigger than our whole world.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote suggests that there are profound truths or realities that may transcend our immediate understanding of the world.
C. S. Lewis's quote reflects the idea that there are elements within our experiences, particularly within the realm of faith or spirituality, that hold significance far beyond the physical limitations of our world. This 'Stable' symbolizes a space or concept wherein the divine or transcendent can exist, suggesting that there are deeper meanings and truths that characterise our existence, which may be overlooked or undervalued in everyday life.
Themes
FaithSpiritualityTranscendenceMeaningExistence
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be shared during a philosophical discussion about the nature of existence.
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