Backwards Quote by C. S. Lewis
“It means that though the Witch knew the Deep Magic, there is a magic deeper still that she did not know. Her knowledge goes back only to the dawn of Time. But if she could have looked a little further back, into the stillness and darkness before Time began, she would have read there a different incantation. She would have known that when a willing victim who had committed no treachery was killed in a traitor's stead, the Table would crack and death itself would work backwards.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Magician's Nephew, C. S. Lewis, 1955
There exists a deeper, unknown magic beyond even the most ancient knowledge, revealed only by looking further back in time.
In simple terms: A deeper magic exists beyond known wisdom.
Key Takeaway
Seek knowledge beyond the obvious.
Themes
mystery
knowledge
power
time
magic
Mood
curious
thoughtful
speculative
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- historical research
- spiritual practice
- creative storytelling
Key Concepts
metaphysics
cosmology
theology
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden forces might we overlook?
- How can we explore beyond established knowledge?
A Different Perspective
The concept may be too abstract for practical application.
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