Consciousness Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Come, what do we gain by evasions? We are under the harrow and can’t escape. Reality, looked at steadily, is unbearable. And how or why did such a reality blossom (or fester) here and there into the terrible phenomenon called consciousness? Why did it produce things like us who can see it and, seeing it, recoil in loathing? Who (stranger still) want to see it and take pains to find it out, even when no need compels them and even though the sight of it makes an incurable ulcer in their hearts? People like H. herself, who would have truth at any price.””
About This Quote
Human consciousness is a painful, unsettling reality that some pursue despite its anguish, seeking truth at any cost.
In simple terms: People seek truth despite suffering.
Key Takeaway
Value truth over comfort.
Themes
philosophy
existentialism
consciousness
truth seeking
Mood
melancholic
introspective
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- intellectual pursuit
- spiritual quest
- creative writing
Key Concepts
meaning of life
psychological exploration
Questions to Reflect On
- Why do we chase painful truths?
- Can truth be harmful?
A Different Perspective
Truth may cause despair or alienation.
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