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“Then it was you who wounded Aravis?" "It was I." "But what for?" "Child," said the Voice, "I am telling you your story, not hers. I tell no one any story but his own.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““Then it was you who wounded Aravis?" "It was I." "But what for?" "Child," said the Voice, "I am telling you your story, not hers. I tell no one any story but his own.””

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.

The narrator claims ownership of a story, emphasizing personal agency over imposed narratives.

In simple terms: You control your own story.

Key Takeaway

Own your narrative.

Themes

identity storytelling agency

Mood

introspective empowering

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • writing
  • therapy
  • life decisions

Key Concepts

personal myth self‑determination

Questions to Reflect On

  • Whose story are you living?
  • How do you reclaim your narrative?
A Different Perspective

May overlook communal influences on identity.

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