--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: But what would have been the good?\" Aslan…" description: "\"But what would have been the good?\" Aslan said nothing. \"You mean,\" said Lucy rather faintly, \"that it would have turned out all right – somehow? But h..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c8/anonymous-1_children_but-what-would-have-been-the-good-aslan_3139247.jpg" --- # But what would have been the good?" Aslan said nothing… ![“But what would have been the good?" Aslan said nothing. "You mean," said Lucy rather faintly, "that it would have turned out all right – somehow? But how? Please, Aslan! Am I not to know?" "To know what would have happened, child?" said Aslan. "No. Nobody is ever told that." "Oh dear," said Lucy…” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c8/anonymous-1_children_but-what-would-have-been-the-good-aslan_3139247.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c8/anonymous-1_children_but-what-would-have-been-the-good-aslan_3139247.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/2c8/anonymous-1_children_but-what-would-have-been-the-good-aslan_3139247.jpg) > “But what would have been the good?" Aslan said nothing. "You mean," said Lucy rather faintly, "that it would have turned out all right – somehow? But how? Please, Aslan! Am I not to know?" "To know what would have happened, child?" said Aslan. "No. Nobody is ever told that." "Oh dear," said Lucy. "But anyone can find out what will happen," said Aslan. "If you go back to the others now, and wake them up; and tell them you have seen me again; and that you must all get up at once and follow me – what will happen? There is only one way of finding out.” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Some truths are unknowable; faith requires acceptance of mystery. **In simple terms:** Not all answers are given. Key Takeaway Embrace uncertainty and trust guidance. Themes faith uncertainty trust Mood reflective inquisitive Type spiritual literary When to use this quote - spiritual journey - decision making - parenting - education - leadership Key Concepts theology literature existentialism Questions to Reflect On - What does it mean to trust without knowing? - When is questioning appropriate? A Different Perspective Blind faith may ignore critical inquiry. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Children](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/children/) ## Related quotes > [Do not look sad. We shall meet soon again." 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