Business Quote by C. S. Lewis
“Dance and game are frivolous, unimportant down here; for "down here" is not their natural place. Here, they are a moment's rest from the life we were placed here to live. But in this world everything is upside down. That which, if it could be prolonged here, would be a truancy, is likest that which in a better country is the End of ends. Joy is the serious business of Heaven.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, 1942
Lewis argues that leisure activities seem trivial in this life but serve as brief relief, yet true joy belongs to the divine realm, not fleeting pleasures.
In simple terms: Leisure is a brief relief; true joy is heavenly.
Key Takeaway
Seek lasting joy, not temporary amusement.
Themes
theity
spirituality
purpose
leisure
Mood
contemplative
serene
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily stress
- work burnout
- spiritual reflection
- seeking meaning
Key Concepts
Theology
human nature
transcendence
Questions to Reflect On
- What does "serious business of Heaven" mean to you?
- How can you balance rest with purpose?
A Different Perspective
Temporary pleasures can distract from deeper fulfillment.
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