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Appreciative Quote by C.S. Lewis

“In a perfect Friendship this Appreciative love is, I think, often so great and so firmly based that each member of the circle feels, in his secret heart, humbled before the rest. Sometimes he wonders what he is doing there among his betters. He is lucky beyond desert to be in such company…” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““In a perfect Friendship this Appreciative love is, I think, often so great and so firmly based that each member of the circle feels, in his secret heart, humbled before the rest. Sometimes he wonders what he is doing there among his betters. He is lucky beyond desert to be in such company. Especially when the whole group is together; each bringing out all that is best, wisest, or funniest in all the others. Those are the golden sessions; when four or five of us after a hard day's walk have come to our inn; when our slippers are on, our feet spread out toward the blaze and our drinks are at our elbows; when the whole world, and something beyond the world, opens itself to our minds as we talk; and no one has any claim on or any responsibility for another, but all are freemen and equals as if we had first met an hour ago, while at the same time an Affection mellowed by the years enfolds us. Life — natural life — has no better gift to give. Who could have deserved it?””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Four Loves, 1960

True friendship is a deep, humble appreciation that elevates each member, creating golden moments of shared wisdom and joy.

In simple terms: Friendship is humble appreciation that lifts all.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate humility and shared joy.

Themes

friendship humility appreciation

Mood

nostalgic contemplative

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • dinners
  • group discussions
  • relaxing evenings

Key Concepts

mutual respect shared experiences

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes a friendship feel golden?
  • How can we maintain humility in close circles?
A Different Perspective

May idealize friendship unrealistically.

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