--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: It may be possible for each to think too…" description: "\"“It may be possible for each to think too much of his own potential glory hereafter; it is hardly possible for him to think too often or too deeply abo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/90f/c-s-lewis-121_blessed-sacrament_it-may-be-possible-for-each-to-think-too_2863096.jpg" --- # It may be possible for each to think too much of his own… ![“It may be possible for each to think too much of his own potential glory hereafter; it is hardly possible for him to think too often or too deeply about that of his neighbor. The load, or weight, or burden of my neighbor's glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility…” quote by C.S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/90f/c-s-lewis-121_blessed-sacrament_it-may-be-possible-for-each-to-think-too_2863096.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/90f/c-s-lewis-121_blessed-sacrament_it-may-be-possible-for-each-to-think-too_2863096.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/90f/c-s-lewis-121_blessed-sacrament_it-may-be-possible-for-each-to-think-too_2863096.jpg) > ““It may be possible for each to think too much of his own potential glory hereafter; it is hardly possible for him to think too often or too deeply about that of his neighbor. The load, or weight, or burden of my neighbor's glory should be laid daily on my back, a load so heavy that only humility can carry it, and the backs of the proud will be broken. ... "It is in light of these overwhelming possibilities, it is with the awe and the circumspection proper to them, that we should conduct all our dealings with one another, all friendships, all loves, all play, all politics. There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations -- these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat. But it is immortals whom we joke with, work with, marry, snub and exploit. ... Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbor is the holiest object presented to your senses.”” [C.S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/c-s-lewis-2/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. We should bear the heavy responsibility of honoring others’ greatness, letting humility guide our interactions. **In simple terms:** Respect others’ achievements with humility. Key Takeaway Carry others’ honor responsibly. Themes humility responsibility interdependence Mood contemplative serious Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - leadership - friendship - politics - community service Key Concepts ethical philosophy social duty Questions to Reflect On - What burdens do you carry for others? - How can humility be balanced with self‑care? 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