Children Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Child," said Aslan, "did I not explain to you once before that no one is ever told what might have been?””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Chronicles of Narnia – The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, 1950
Aslan reminds that future possibilities are unknown and cannot be predicted.
In simple terms: Future is unknowable.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty about outcomes.
Themes
uncertainty
future
knowledge
faith
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
literary
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal decisions
- career planning
- creative projects
Key Concepts
predestination
free will
possibility
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you accept that some futures are unknowable?
- How does uncertainty affect your choices?
A Different Perspective
Some argue destiny can be known through signs.
![“I am [in your world].’ said Aslan. ‘But there I have another name. You must learn to know me by that name. This was the very reason why you were brought to Narnia, that by knowing me here for a little, you may know me better there.” quote by C.S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b80/c-s-lewis-121_voyage_i-am-in-your-world-said-aslan-but-there_2068650.jpg)
