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“Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained.”

Quote by C. S. Lewis

Book:God in the Dock

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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

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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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