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“The great thing with unhappy times is to take them bit by bit, hour by hour, like an illness. It is seldom the present, the exact present, that is unbearable.” quote by C. S. Lewis
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“The great thing with unhappy times is to take them bit by bit, hour by hour, like an illness. It is seldom the present, the exact present, that is unbearable.”

C. S. Lewis

About This Quote

Source Book: The Screwtape Letters by C. S. Lewis, 1942

Unhappiness can be managed by breaking it into small, manageable moments, preventing it from overwhelming us.

In simple terms: Deal with distress piece by piece.

Key Takeaway

Focus on present moments.

Themes

resilience mindfulness coping

Mood

hopeful calm

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • stressful work periods
  • personal loss
  • health crises
  • daily anxiety

Key Concepts

philosophy psychology spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you practice mindful pauses during crises?
  • What small steps help you regain control when overwhelmed?
A Different Perspective

Fragmenting pain may ignore underlying causes that need holistic attention.

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