Shorter Trial Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Whatever he says, let his inner resolution be not to bear whatever comes to him, but to bear it ‘for a reasonable period’—and let the reasonable period be shorter than the trial is likely to last.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters, 1942
Advocates measured endurance: bear hardships only for a reasonable time, not indefinitely.
In simple terms: Endure hardships briefly, not forever.
Set limits on suffering.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal loss
- legal battles
- health crises
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How long is a “reasonable period”?
- When should we let go?
Suffering may be necessary for growth.