Demand Quote by C. S. Lewis
“We seek an enlargement of our being. We want to be more than ourselves . . . We want to see with other eyes, to imagine with other imaginations, to feel with other hearts, as well as with our own . . . We demand windows.”
About This Quote
Source Book: “The Four Loves” by C. S. Lewis, 1960
Humans desire to expand beyond self, seeking empathy, imagination, and shared experience.
In simple terms: We want to feel and see through others.
Key Takeaway
Practice empathy and broaden perspective.
Themes
empathy
growth
imagination
Mood
reflective
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- relationships
- art
- education
- community service
Key Concepts
philosophy
spirituality
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you experience another’s view?
- What practices deepen empathy?
A Different Perspective
Self‑centeredness can limit expansion.
