“The demand for equality has two sources; one of them is among the noblest, the other is the basest, of human emotions. The noble source is the desire for fair play. But the other source is the hatred of superiority.” Democratic Education (Published in Time and Tide as “Notes on the Way” on 4/29/1944)
Month: April 2013
Quote of the Day 4/29
“When I became a man I put away childish things, including the fear of childishness and the desire to be very grown up.” On Three Ways of Writing for Children (Speech given on 4/29/1952)
Quote of the Day 4/28
“The more a man was in the Devil’s power, the less he would be aware of it, on the principle that a man is still fairly sober as long as he knows he’s drunk.” Answers to Question on Christianity (from “One Man Brains Trust” April 1944)
Quote of the Day 4/27
“One never can see, or not till long afterwards, why any one was selected for any job. And when one does, it is usually some reason that leaves no room for vanity.” Perelandra (First published on 4/20/1943)
Quote of the Day 4/26
“All that is made seems planless to the darkened mind, because there are more plans than it looked for.” Perelandra (First published on 4/20/1943)
Retro: April 24th – 30th
April 24th – 30th The following is part of a weekly series reflecting on the life of C.S. Lewis. This is done by summarizing various events or happenings during his lifetime for the noted week and may include significant events related to him after his death. This was a relatively quiet week over the years in …
Retro: April 17th – 23rd
April 17th – 23rd The following is part of a weekly series reflecting on the life of C.S. Lewis. This is done by summarizing various events or happenings during his lifetime for the noted week and may include significant events related to him after his death. Christian Behaviour: A Further series of Broadcast Talks tops the list …
Retro: April 10th – 16th
April 10th – 16th The following is part of a weekly series reflecting on the life of C.S. Lewis. This is done by summarizing various events or happenings during his lifetime for the noted week and may include significant events related to him after his death. Something related to The Great Divorce occurred three times this week over …
Retro: April 3rd – 9th
April 3rd – 9th The following is part of a weekly series reflecting on the life of C.S. Lewis. This is done by summarizing various events or happenings during his lifetime for the noted week and may include significant events related to him after his death. The concluding BBC broadcast in the fourth and final series …