Misery Quote by C. S. Lewis
““As there is one Face above all worlds merely to see which is irrevocable joy, so at the bottom of all worlds that face is waiting whose sight alone is the misery from which none who beholds it can recover.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Great Divorce by C. S. Lewis, 1946
The quote contrasts ultimate joy with ultimate misery, suggesting that both are tied to a single, transcendent reality that can be either uplifting or devastating.
In simple terms: Joy and misery stem from the same ultimate source.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the source of your emotions.
Themes
spirituality
duality
human experience
Mood
contemplative
melancholic
Type
philosophical
poetic
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- meditation
- seeking purpose
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this “Face” represent for you?
- How can you balance joy and sorrow?
A Different Perspective
The notion of a single source may oversimplify complex emotions.
