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Every moment Quote by C.S. Lewis

“now that the very name "space" seemed a blasphemous libel for this empyrean ocean of radiance in which they swam. He could not call it 'dead'; he felt life pouring in at every moment.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““now that the very name "space" seemed a blasphemous libel for this empyrean ocean of radiance in which they swam. He could not call it 'dead'; he felt life pouring in at every moment.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Novel: Out of the Silent Planet, 1938

Space feels sacred, yet naming it can feel blasphemous; the narrator perceives life as a radiant, ever‑flowing ocean.

In simple terms: Space feels holy and alive.

Key Takeaway

Embrace wonder in the unknown.

Themes

wonder spirituality exploration

Mood

awe inspired

Type

philosophical poetic

When to use this quote

  • astronomy
  • creative writing
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

cosmology philosophy

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you name the ineffable?
  • What does “life pouring in” mean to you?
A Different Perspective

The awe may be overwhelming, leading to paralysis.

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