Christianity Quote by C.S. Lewis
““The devil always sends errors into the world in pairs--pairs of opposites. And he always encourages us to spend a lot of time thinking which is the worse. You see why, of course? He relies on your extra dislike of the one error to draw you gradually into the opposite one.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
Describes how the devil pairs errors, using our dislike of one to lure us toward its opposite.
In simple terms: Errors come in opposite pairs, exploiting our aversion.
Key Takeaway
Beware of being drawn into opposite mistakes.
Themes
temptation
dualism
psychology
Mood
cautionary
analytical
Type
ethical
psychological
When to use this quote
- ethical decision‑making
- self‑reflection
- risk assessment
Key Concepts
Moral philosophy
cognitive bias
Questions to Reflect On
- What opposite error might you be overlooking?
- How can you recognize paired temptations?
A Different Perspective
People may not notice the subtle shift.
