“Those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.”
Book:God in the Dock
Quote by C. S. Lewis
Work
God in the Dock
This book features a compilation of C.S. Lewis's reflections on faith, morality, and the nature of God, drawn from his sermons and lectures delivered over several decades. more
Author
C. S. Lewis
C. S. Lewis was a British novelist, academic, and Christian theologian. He is renowned for his fictional works, particularly The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of fantasy novels that have become a beloved classic of children's literature. Lewis also penned adult fiction, including the science fiction trilogy Out of the Silent Planet and the space trilogy. His non-fiction works, such as Mere Christianity and The Problem of Pain, have had a significant impact on Christian thought and spirituality. more
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