Books Quote by C. S. Lewis
““I ended my first book with the words 'no answer.' I know now, Lord, why you utter no answer. You are yourself the answer. Before your face questions die away. What other answer would suffice? Only words, words; to be led out to battle against other words.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Problem of Pain, C. S. Lewis, 1940
The divine answer is not a spoken response but the presence of God Himself, which makes all questions fade.
In simple terms: God is the answer, not words.
Key Takeaway
Seek God's presence, not verbal answers.
Themes
faith
spirituality
trust
Mood
contemplative
reverent
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- prayer
- meditation
- grief counseling
Key Concepts
theology
existentialism
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience God without words?
- What does it mean to let questions die?
A Different Perspective
Answers may still feel absent, leading to doubt.
