FACT OF THE DAY: While two dozen poems by Lewis were published in Punch, “Revival or Decay?” is the only non-fiction work published there. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “All sorts of things will make a man brave for the time being. Alcohol, ignorance of the danger, anger, self-respect, human loyalty, and love …
CSL Daily 7/22
FACT OF THE DAY: Lewis was a guest on “The Anvil” that was aired today (7/22) in 1943. This BBC radio program was recorded on the 19th. His comments were printed in 1981 special edition of Mere Christianity. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “If you will go to God just as you are, …
CSL Daily 7/19
FACT OF THE DAY: On this date in 1943 “The Anvil” (a BBC radio program) recorded its show with Lewis as one of the guests. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The safest road to Hell is the gradual one—the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.” The Screwtape Letters …
CSL Daily 7/13
FACT OF THE DAY: Broadcast Talks was first released in the U.K. on this date (7/13) in 1942, containing the first two BBC radio series. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Whenever you find a man who says he does not believe in a real Right and Wrong, you will find the same man …
CSL Daily 4/7
FACT OF THE DAY: Another edition (a paperback) of A Grief Observed was published on this date (4/7) in 1966. It was first published in 1961. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “I gave these talks, not because I am anyone in particular, but because I was asked to do so.” Preface to Broadcast Talks …
CSL Daily 3/23
FACT OF THE DAY: Lewis’s first collection of shorter works, Rehabilitations and Other Essays was published today (3/23) in 1939. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Very often the only way to get a quality in reality is to start behaving as if you had it already.” Let’s Pretend (Initially a BBC broadcast from …
CSL Daily 3/21
FACT OF THE DAY: Let’s Pretend is the fifth talk of the final BBC series given today (3/21) in 1944. Also Lewis recorded two final talks on this date. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “Surely what a man does when he is taken off his guard is the best evidence for what sort …
CSL Daily 3/17
FACT OF THE DAY: The first of two books edited by Lewis about Charles Williams came out in 1947 (2 years after his death) – Essays Presented to Charles Williams. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The natural life in each of us is something self-centred, something that wants to be petted and admired, to …
CSL Daily 3/14
FACT OF THE DAY: The fourth of the final series of BBC talks, The Obstinate Toy Soldiers, was given by Lewis on this day (3/14) in 1944. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “The Son of God became a man to enable men to become sons of God.” The Obstinate Toy Soldiers (Initially a BBC broadcast …
CSL Daily 2/22
FACT OF THE DAY: “Making and Begetting,” the first of the 4th BBC radio series was given today (2/22) in 1944. Eventually in Mere Christianity. – – – QUOTE OF THE DAY: “A vague religion – all about feeling God in nature, and so on – is so attractive. It is all thrills and no …