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“And if an infinitely wise Being listens to the requests of finite and foolish creatures, of course He will sometimes grant and sometimes refuse them.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““And if an infinitely wise Being listens to the requests of finite and foolish creatures, of course He will sometimes grant and sometimes refuse them.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A divine being may grant or deny requests from limited, foolish beings, reflecting the unpredictable nature of divine response.

In simple terms: God may answer or decline prayers

Key Takeaway

Accept uncertainty in divine outcomes

Themes

faith divine will human limitation

Mood

thoughtful hopeful

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • prayer
  • seeking guidance
  • making wishes

Key Concepts

theology free will spiritual growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you ask of a higher power?
  • How do you cope with unanswered prayers?
A Different Perspective

Divine responses are not always logical or fair.

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