Quote by C.S. Lewis

[Death] is a safety-device because, once Man has fallen, natural immortality would be the one utterly hopeless destiny for him.

[Death] is a safety-device because, once Man has fallen, nat

Summary

This quote suggests that death serves as a form of protection or "safety-device" for humanity. It argues that if humans were to live forever, it would ultimately be a hopeless fate for them. Death allows for a sense of closure, finality, and a release from the burdens and challenges of life. It implies that mortality brings a certain level of purpose and meaning to human existence, as it allows for growth, learning, and the appreciation of the finite time we have.

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