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“How should man live save as glass To let the white light without flame, the Father, pass Unstained ...” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““How should man live save as glass To let the white light without flame, the Father, pass Unstained ...””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942

Suggests living with purity, allowing divine light to pass through without stain.

In simple terms: Live pure, let divine light shine.

Key Takeaway

Seek moral clarity.

Themes

purity spirituality integrity

Mood

contemplative serene

Type

religious philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal decision
  • spiritual practice
  • leadership

Key Concepts

theology ethical living

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “unstained” mean to you?
  • How can you balance purity with real‑world demands?
A Different Perspective

Human purity can be unrealistic in complex societies.

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