Advice Quote by C. S. Lewis
“As a Christian I take it for granted that human history will some day end; and I am offering Omniscience no advice as to the best date for that consummation.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Great Divorce, C. S. Lewis, 1946
The narrator acknowledges that humanity's ultimate destiny is uncertain, and he refuses to prescribe a timeline for the end of the world.
In simple terms: We cannot know when the world will end, and we shouldn't try to set a date.
Key Takeaway
Accept uncertainty about the future; focus on present purpose.
Themes
faith
uncertainty
future
humility
Mood
thoughtful
reflective
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- ethical decision making
- spiritual planning
Key Concepts
Theology
existentialism
eschatology
Questions to Reflect On
- What responsibilities arise when we accept unknown futures?
- How does uncertainty shape moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Believing in a fixed end date can limit present action.
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