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Lack of love Quote by C.S. Lewis

“They would say,” he answered, “that you do not fail in obedience through lack of love, but have lost love because you never attempted obedience.” quote by C.S. Lewis
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““They would say,” he answered, “that you do not fail in obedience through lack of love, but have lost love because you never attempted obedience.””

C.S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Four Loves, 1960

Suggests love is lost when obedience is never attempted, not due to lack of love.

In simple terms: Love fails when you never try obedience.

Key Takeaway

Attempt obedience to preserve love.

Themes

love obedience failure

Mood

thoughtful serious

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • marriage counseling
  • parent‑child relationships
  • friendship

Key Concepts

ethical duty relational dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does obedience mean in love?
  • Can love survive without effort?
A Different Perspective

Obedience can be forced, not genuine.

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