“Whatever one of us asked the other to do - it was assumed the asker would weigh all the consequences - the other would do. Thus one might wake the other in the night and ask for a cup of water; and the other would peacefully (and sleepily) fetch it. We, in fact, defined courtesy as 'a cup of water in the night'. And we considered it a very great courtesy to ask for the cup as well as to fetch it.”
Quote by Sheldon Vanauken
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Sheldon Vanauken
Sheldon Vanauken (1914-1996) was an American author and scholar, best known for his memoir "A Severe Mercy" about his friendship with C.S. Lewis. Born on August 4, 1914, Vanauken studied at Oxford University, where he befriended the renowned writer C.S. Lewis. His book, published in 1977, chronicles his deep love for his wife Jean Davis and their spiritual journey alongside Lewis. Vanauken's elegant prose and profound exploration of faith and friendship have made his work a classic in religious literature, continuing to inspire readers worldwide. more
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