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“Before we can be cured, we must want to be cured.” quote by C. S. Lewis
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“Before we can be cured, we must want to be cured.”

C. S. Lewis

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Source Essay: The Problem of Pain, 1940

Healing requires a genuine desire for it; without will, cure is impossible.

In simple terms: Wanting to be healed is the first step.

Key Takeaway

Cultivate the desire for change.

Themes

health willpower psychology

Mood

hopeful introspective

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • addiction recovery
  • mental health treatment
  • personal development
  • spiritual growth

Key Concepts

motivation self‑efficacy

Questions to Reflect On

  • What do you truly want to heal?
  • How can you nurture the desire to change?
A Different Perspective

Desire may be blocked by fear or denial.

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