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“You see, friends, he said, that before the new, clean world I gave you is seven hours old, a force of evil has already entered it; waked and brought hither by this son of Adam.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““You see, friends, he said, that before the new, clean world I gave you is seven hours old, a force of evil has already entered it; waked and brought hither by this son of Adam.””

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 warning that evil can infiltrate a newly created pure world quickly, using humanity’s own nature as a conduit.

In simple terms: Evil can enter a new, clean world fast through human actions.

Key Takeaway

Guard against corruption from the start.

Themes

morality spirituality evil human nature

Mood

cautionary thoughtful

Type

philosophical theological

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • spiritual counseling
  • ethical education
  • literary analysis
  • community discussion

Key Concepts

theodicy corruption redemption

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do we define “new, clean world”?
  • What role does free will play in this infiltration?
A Different Perspective

The quote assumes a binary view of good and evil without nuance.

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