Caspian Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Caspian felt sure that he would hate the new Tutor, but when the new Tutor arrived about a week later he turned out to be the sort of person it is almost impossible not to like. He was the smallest, and also the fattest, man Caspian had ever seen. He had a long, silvery, pointed beard which came down to his waist, and his face, which was brown and covered with wrinkles, looked very wise, very ugly, and very kind. His voice was grave and his eyes were merry so that, until you got to now him really well, it was hard to know when he was joking and when he was serious. His name was Doctor Cornelius.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, C.S. Lewis, 1952
First impressions can be misleading; deeper acquaintance reveals unexpected kindness and wisdom.
In simple terms: Looks can deceive; get to know people.
Key Takeaway
Don’t judge before learning.
Themes
perception
character
judgment
kindness
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
literary
character study
When to use this quote
- meeting new colleagues
- team building
- mentor relationships
- social integration
Key Concepts
first impressions
wisdom
humor
Questions to Reflect On
- How might you reassess a first impression?
- What qualities emerge when you look beyond appearance?
A Different Perspective
Initial bias may persist despite evidence.
