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Gods Quote by C.S. Lewis

“Such, then, was my position: to care for almost nothing but the gods and heroes, the garden of the Hesperides, Launcelot and the Grail, and to believe in nothing but atoms and evolution and military service.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““Such, then, was my position: to care for almost nothing but the gods and heroes, the garden of the Hesperides, Launcelot and the Grail, and to believe in nothing but atoms and evolution and military service.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Chronicles of Narnia, 1950

The narrator prioritizes divine duty, mythic quests, scientific rationalism, and military service above all else.

In simple terms: He values gods, myths, science, and service.

Key Takeaway

Embrace diverse commitments.

Themes

faith myth science service

Mood

thoughtful inspirational

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • spiritual practice
  • academic study
  • military career

Key Concepts

existential purpose dualism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile faith and science?
  • What drives your sense of duty?
A Different Perspective

Conflicting duties can cause inner tension.

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