Communication Quote by C.S. Lewis
““It was too perfect to last,' so I am tempted to say of our marriage. But it can be meant in two ways. It may be grimly pessimistic - as if God no sooner saw two of His creatures happy than He stopped it ('None of that here!'). As if He were like the Hostess at the sherry-party who separates two guests the moment they show signs of having got into a real conversation. But it could also mean 'This had reached its proper perfection. This had become what it had in it to be. Therefore of course it would not be prolonged.' As if God said, 'Good; you have mastered that exercise. I am very pleased with it. And now you are ready to go on to the next.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Four Loves by C.S. Lewis, 1960
The quote reflects on the fleeting nature of perfect happiness, suggesting divine intervention ends it, or that perfection naturally concludes before a new stage begins.
In simple terms: Perfect happiness is temporary, either stopped by God or by its own completion.
Key Takeaway
Accept impermanence and seek growth beyond perfection.
Themes
impermanence
divine will
growth
love
completion
Mood
reflective
hopeful
melancholic
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- marriage
- spiritual reflection
- personal development
- creative writing
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
human experience
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when a perfect moment ends?
- What does “next” mean for you after a fulfilled phase?
A Different Perspective
Perfection may be a sign to move forward, not a reason to linger.
