Cybersecurity Quote by C.S. Lewis
““The settled happiness and security which we all desire, God withholds from us by the very nature of the world: but joy, pleasure, and merriment, He has scattered broadcast. We are never safe, but we have plenty of fun, and some ecstasy. It is not hard to see why. The security we crave would teach us to rest our hearts in this world and oppose an obstacle to our return to God: a few moments of happy love, a landscape, a symphony, a merry meeting with out friends, a bathe or a football match, have no such tendency. Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis, 1942
Human desire for permanent security conflicts with a world designed for fleeting joy, urging us to value transient pleasures without mistaking them for ultimate safety.
In simple terms: We crave safety but the world offers only temporary joy.
Key Takeaway
Embrace moments of joy without expecting them to be permanent.
Themes
spirituality
human nature
transience
Mood
contemplative
hopeful
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily life
- religious reflection
- friendship gatherings
- sports events
- travel
Key Concepts
theology
philosophy
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance seeking comfort with accepting life's impermanence?
- What practices keep you grounded beyond temporary pleasures?
A Different Perspective
Joy can become a distraction from deeper spiritual purpose if overvalued.
