Admire Quote by C.S. Lewis
““He is that Object to admire which (or, if you like, to appreciate which) is simply to be awake, to have entered the real world; not to appreciate which is to have lost the greatest experience, and in the end to have lost all.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Divorce, C.S. Lewis, 1945
It warns that valuing superficial appearances over genuine awareness leads to missing profound experiences and ultimately emptiness.
In simple terms: Missing true experience by focusing on shallow things.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth, not mere appearances.
Themes
authenticity
awareness
spirituality
Mood
reflective
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal relationships
- spiritual quests
- creative work
- education
Key Concepts
existentialism
phenomenology
Questions to Reflect On
- What have you sacrificed for superficial acceptance?
- How might deeper awareness change your daily choices?
A Different Perspective
Focusing on depth can be uncomfortable or socially costly.
