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Caspian Quote by C. S. Lewis

“But that would be putting the clock back," gasped the Governor. "Have you no idea of progress, of development?" "I have seen them both in an egg," said Caspian. "We call it Going bad in Narnia.” quote by C. S. Lewis
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““But that would be putting the clock back," gasped the Governor. "Have you no idea of progress, of development?" "I have seen them both in an egg," said Caspian. "We call it Going bad in Narnia.””

C. S. Lewis

About This Quote

Progress is questioned as regression, yet both can be seen as natural cycles, like an egg’s development.

In simple terms: Progress vs. regression is a cyclical view.

Key Takeaway

Accept change as part of natural cycles.

Themes

change philosophy nature

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical literary

When to use this quote

  • education
  • personal growth
  • environmental policy

Key Concepts

biology metaphor ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • What defines true progress?
  • How do cycles affect development?
A Different Perspective

May conflate stagnation with decline.

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