Summary:
C.S. Lewis, a literary luminary, has provided us with a treasure trove of wisdom that continues to resonate with people from all walks of life. His insightful quotes touch on themes of courage, love, friendship, and faith, offering guidance and inspiration. This article delves into various facets of Lewis's teachings, broken down into ten distinct themes. Each segment contains a collection of twelve compelling quotes, showcasing the profound and timeless nature of his words. From introspective insights to motivational mantras, Lewis's quotes are ideal for anyone seeking to enrich their understanding and approach to life, making them perfect for sharing on social media platforms or reflecting upon during moments of contemplation.
Quotes on Courage
"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point."
"Integrity is doing the right thing, even when no one is watching."
"Courage, dear heart."
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing."
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."
"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."
"We are mirrors whose brightness is wholly derived from the sun that shines upon us."
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts."
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."
"I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more."
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
Quotes on Love
"Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained."
"Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives."
"To love at all is to be vulnerable."
"We are what we believe we are."
"You can make anything by writing."
"There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind."
"Love is something more stern and splendid than mere kindness."
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'"
"A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."
"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is."
"Do not waste time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor; act as if you did."
"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point."
Quotes on Friendship
"Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art... It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival."
"We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing."
"The son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God."
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."
"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is."
"True friends act as a catalyst in our life, propelling us to heights we never thought possible."
"We are mirrors whose brightness is wholly derived from the sun that shines upon us."
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts."
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."
"I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more."
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
Quotes on Wisdom
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn."
"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind."
"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing."
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."
"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."
"We meet no ordinary people in our lives."
"You can make anything by writing."
"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is."
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'"
"To love at all is to be vulnerable."
Quotes on Faith
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen."
"Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted in spite of your changing moods."
"We are mirrors whose brightness is wholly derived from the sun that shines upon us."
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts."
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."
"A man can no more diminish God’s glory by refusing to worship Him than a lunatic can put out the sun by scribbling the word 'darkness' on the walls of his cell."
"Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither."
"I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more."
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
"To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you."
"Miracles are a retelling in small letters of the very same story which is written across the whole world in letters too large for some of us to see."
"You cannot imagine how much happiness, how much joy, will come out of that single act of trusting God."
Quotes on Creativity
"You can make anything by writing."
"Creativity is like a tidal wave; come one, come all."
"It’s so much easier to pray for a bore than to go and see one."
"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind."
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
"Creativity is piercing the mundane to find the marvelous."
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."
"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing."
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'"
"We meet no ordinary people in our lives."
"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."
Quotes on Imagination
"Imagination is the organ of meaning."
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."
"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind."
"To love at all is to be vulnerable."
"We meet no ordinary people in our lives."
"Imagination is the instrument of the gift of faith."
"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing."
"To see, in fact, is only another of the many things that imagination does."
"We live in a world starved for solitude, silence, and private; and therefore starved for meditation and true friendship."
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'"
"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."
Quotes on Life
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn."
"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."
"You can make anything by writing."
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."
"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is."
"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another, 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'"
"True friends act as a catalyst in our life, propelling us to heights we never thought possible."
"To love at all is to be vulnerable."
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts."
"You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me."
Quotes on Growth
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."
"Experience: that most brutal of teachers. But you learn, my God do you learn."
"Humility is not thinking less of yourself, but thinking of yourself less."
"To love at all is to be vulnerable."
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
"Do not waste time bothering whether you 'love' your neighbor; act as if you did."
"There are far better things ahead than any we leave behind."
"The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is."
"True humility is not thinking less of yourself; it is thinking of yourself less."
"You can make anything by writing."
Quotes on Strength
"Courage is not simply one of the virtues, but the form of every virtue at the testing point."
"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream."
"Failures are finger posts on the road to achievement."
"What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing."
"I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everything else."
"We are mirrors whose brightness is wholly derived from the sun that shines upon us."
"The task of the modern educator is not to cut down jungles but to irrigate deserts."
"No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear."
"I have learned now that while those who speak about one's miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more."
"You can't go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending."
"To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you."
"You cannot imagine how much happiness, how much joy, will come out of that single act of trusting God."
Final words
C.S. Lewis's words have a unique ability to speak to the core of human experience. Whether addressing courage, love, or faith, his insights remain relevant and impactful. His quotes serve as a beacon, guiding us through the complexities of life while encouraging introspection and inspiration. The lasting legacy of his work is not only in the content of his ideas but in the way they continue to challenge and inspire readers worldwide. By revisiting Lewis's words, individuals can rediscover timeless truths that foster personal growth, resilience, and understanding. His ability to convey profound truths in simple yet elegant prose is a testament to his literary genius and continues to captivate hearts and minds across generations.
