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“My own plans are made. While I can, I sail east in the Dawn Treader. When she fails me, I paddle east in my coracle. When she sinks, I shall swim east with my four paws. And when I can swim no longer, if I have not reached Aslan’s country, or shot over the edge of the world into some vast…” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““My own plans are made. While I can, I sail east in the Dawn Treader. When she fails me, I paddle east in my coracle. When she sinks, I shall swim east with my four paws. And when I can swim no longer, if I have not reached Aslan’s country, or shot over the edge of the world into some vast cataract, I shall sink with my nose to the sunrise.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, Narnia series, 1952

Perseverance in pursuit of purpose persists despite obstacles, using any means available.

In simple terms: Keep moving toward goals despite setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Adapt and persist toward your ultimate aim.

Themes

perseverance purpose adaptation journey faith

Mood

hopeful reflective adventurous

Type

novel literary spiritual

When to use this quote

  • personal loss
  • spiritual searching
  • adventure
  • career challenges
  • creative projects

Key Concepts

existential resilience spiritual quest determination

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does your “east” represent?
  • How do you adapt when your primary path fails?
A Different Perspective

May be idealistic; not all journeys have clear direction.

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