Skip to content

Death Quote by C.S. Lewis

“Repentance means unlearning all the self-conceit and self-will that we have been training ourselves into... It means killing part of yourself, undergoing a kind of death.” quote by C.S. Lewis
Download Open image
““Repentance means unlearning all the self-conceit and self-will that we have been training ourselves into... It means killing part of yourself, undergoing a kind of death.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Problem of Pain, 1940

Repentance requires shedding ego‑driven habits, undergoing a symbolic death of the old self.

In simple terms: True repentance means letting go of selfishness.

Key Takeaway

Embrace humility and self‑transformation.

Themes

spiritual growth humility self‑renunciation

Mood

contemplative serious

Type

theological philosophical

When to use this quote

  • religious confession
  • personal reflection
  • therapeutic surrender
  • life transitions

Key Concepts

ego death moral rebirth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What aspects of self do you need to release?
  • How can you transition gently?
A Different Perspective

Such self‑denial can be psychologically destabilizing if abrupt.

3.3 out of 5 (3 ratings)

More by C.S. Lewis

Explore all 1,165 C.S. Lewis quotes

More Death quotes

Browse all 38,174 Death quotes