Journey Quote by C.S. Lewis
““We are not living in a world where all roads are radii of a circle and where all, if followed long enough, will therefore draw gradually nearer and finally meet at the centre: rather in a world where every road, after a few miles,forks into two, and each of those into two again, and at each fork you must make a decision. Even on the biological level life is not like a river but like a tree. It does not move towards unity but away from it and the creatures grow further apart as they increase in perfection. Good, as it ripens, becomes continually more different not only from evil but from other good.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Problem of Pain by C.S. Lewis, 1940
Life is a branching series of choices, not a single path toward unity; growth leads to diversification and increasing distinction between good and evil.
In simple terms: Life offers many divergent choices, leading to more difference over time.
Key Takeaway
Embrace decision‑making and recognize diversity as natural.
Themes
choice
diversity
growth
morality
complexity
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- personal relationships
- ethical dilemmas
- creative projects
- scientific research
Key Concepts
branching pathways
ethical differentiation
biological evolution
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you navigate conflicting choices?
- What does increasing difference mean for cooperation?
A Different Perspective
Assumes a binary view of good vs. evil, oversimplifying moral nuance.
