Committing suicide Quote by C.S. Lewis
““Your natural life is derived from your parents; that does not mean it will stay there if you do nothing about it. You can lose it by neglect, or you can drive it away by committing suicide. You have to feed it and look after it: but always remember you are not making it, you are only keeping up a life you got from someone else. In the same way a Christian can lose the Christ-life which has been put into him, and he has to make efforts to keep it. But even the best Christian that ever lived is not acting on his own steam - he is only nourishing or protecting a life he could never have acquired by his own efforts.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Weight of Glory, 1949
Life is a gift inherited from others; it requires active care and effort to preserve, not just passive ownership.
In simple terms: You must nurture the life you inherit.
Key Takeaway
Actively sustain your inherited life.
Themes
responsibility
spiritual growth
self‑care
Mood
reflective
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- daily routines
- spiritual practice
- relationships
- career development
Key Concepts
faith
existential purpose
guardianship
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habits nurture your sense of purpose?
- How do you balance personal effort with reliance on others?
A Different Perspective
Neglect can be due to external pressures, not just personal choice.
