Christian values Quote by C.S. Lewis
““As long as you are proud you cannot know God. A proud man is always looking down on thing and people: and, of course, as long as you are looking down you cannot see something that is above you.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, C.S. Lewis, 1942
Pride blinds us to higher truths, preventing spiritual insight and humility.
In simple terms: Pride blocks seeing God.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility to perceive greater reality.
Themes
humility
spirituality
pride
perception
Mood
reflective
serious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- leadership
- conflict resolution
- teaching ethics
Key Concepts
theology
psychology
ego
Questions to Reflect On
- How does humility change your view of others?
- What practices help you notice pride?
A Different Perspective
Pride can be a protective self‑esteem mechanism, making humility hard to adopt.
