--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Well done.' Digory's hunger and…" description: "\"“Well done.' Digory's hunger and temptation didn't cause him to stray, and it was worth it just for that \"well done\" from Aslan.”\" — C.S. Lewis" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11b/c-s-lewis-121_well-done_well-done-digory-s-hunger-and-temptation_1917463.jpg" --- # Well done.' Digory's hunger and temptation didn't cause… ![“Well done.' Digory's hunger and temptation didn't cause him to stray, and it was worth it just for that "well done" from Aslan.” quote by C.S. Lewis](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11b/c-s-lewis-121_well-done_well-done-digory-s-hunger-and-temptation_1917463.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11b/c-s-lewis-121_well-done_well-done-digory-s-hunger-and-temptation_1917463.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/11b/c-s-lewis-121_well-done_well-done-digory-s-hunger-and-temptation_1917463.jpg) > ““Well done.' Digory's hunger and temptation didn't cause him to stray, and it was worth it just for that "well done" from Aslan.”” [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. Perseverance and humility in the face of temptation lead to divine approval. **In simple terms:** Enduring temptation earns divine praise. Key Takeaway Stay humble and persistent despite challenges. Themes faith humility temptation Mood hopeful reverent Type philosophical inspirational When to use this quote - personal temptation - ethical dilemmas - spiritual growth Key Concepts theology moral testing Questions to Reflect On - How do you stay humble when faced with temptation? - What does “well done” mean to you? 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