Companionship Quote by C.S. Lewis
““For us of course the shared activity and therefore the companionship on which Friendship supervenes will not often be a bodily one like hunting or fighting. It may be a common religion, common studies, a common profession, even a common recreation. All who share it will be our companions; but one or two or three who share something more will be our Friends. In this kind of love, as Emerson said, Do you love me? means Do you see the same truth? - Or at least, "Do you care about the same truth?" The man who agrees with us that some question, little regarded by others, is of great importance can be our Friend. He need not agree with us about the answer.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis, 1960
Friendship arises from shared pursuits, but true friends share deeper convictions about truth, not just activities.
In simple terms: Friends share deeper truths beyond common activities.
Key Takeaway
Seek companions who share your core values.
Themes
friendship
truth
shared pursuits
values
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- academic study
- religious community
- professional collaboration
- hobbies
- social clubs
Key Concepts
philosophy
human connection
truth seeking
Questions to Reflect On
- What core truth do you look for in friends?
- How do you differentiate companionship from friendship?
A Different Perspective
Shared activities may not guarantee deep friendship; values can diverge over time.
