Quotessence
Home / Quotes / Quote by C.S. Lewis

Quote by C.S. Lewis

Work

The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis, Volume 3: Narnia, Cambridge, and Joy, 1950 - 1963

The third volume of The Collected Letters of C.S. Lewis delves into the personal correspondence of the renowned author during a pivotal period in his life. It includes letters that shed light on his creative process while writing the Narnia series, his academic life at Cambridge, and his thoughts on the nature of joy. This collection offers a glimpse into Lewis's personal and professional life, providing readers with a deeper understanding of his character and the context of his work. more

Author

C.S. Lewis

Browse famous quotes and profile details for C.S. Lewis. more

You May Also Like

“Seeing this did more for Jo than the wisest sermons, the saintliest hymns, the most fervent prayers that any voice could utter. For with eyes made clear by many tears, and a heart softened by the tenderest sorrow, she recognized the beauty of her sister's life––uneventful, unambitious, yet full of the genuine virtues which 'smell sweet, and blossom in the dust', the self–forgetfulness that makes the humblest on earth remembered soonest in heaven, the true success which is possible to all.”

“Priests are the very offspring of God and share in his likeness. Our lineage is from heaven, which makes us hybrids of heaven and earth, though the scales tip in the direction of heaven. We are more connected to heaven than is the rest of creation. We are children priests or, since our Father is the king, we are royal priests who can enjoy his companionship as he actually enjoys ours.”