Edge of the world Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Why should your Majesty expect it? My own plans are made. While I can, I sail east in the Dawn Treader . When she fails me, I paddle east in my coracle. When she sinks, I shall swim east with my four paws. And when I can swim no longer, if I have not reached Aslan’s country, or shot over the edge of the world in some vast cataract, I shall sink with my nose to the sunrise and Peepiceek will be head of the talking mice in Narnia.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, C.S. Lewis, 1952
A whimsical vow to persist eastward, using any means, until reaching a transcendent goal, even if it means sinking into the sunrise.
In simple terms: Will keep moving east no matter what.
Key Takeaway
Persist toward your ultimate vision.
Themes
perseverance
adventure
spiritual quest
Mood
hopeful
inspirational
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal goals
- spiritual journeys
- creative projects
Key Concepts
mythic symbolism
determination
faith
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “east” represent for you?
- How do you handle setbacks on your quest?
A Different Perspective
May be overly idealistic without practical steps.
