Quote by C.S. Lewis

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art, like the universe itself (for God did not need to create). It has no survival value; rather it is one of those things which give value to survival. p.71Affection is taken as the image when God is represented as our Father; Eros, when Christ is represented as the Bridegroom of the Church. p.78The little pockets of early Christians survived because they cared exclusively for the love of the brethren and stopped their ears to the opinion of the Pagan society all around them. p.70Friendship is even, if you like, angelic. But man needs to be triply protected by humility if he is to eat the bread of angels without risk. p.87

Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art, like t

Summary

This quote highlights the concept that friendship, like philosophy, art, and the universe, is not necessary for survival. However, it is one of the things that gives value and meaning to survival. The mention of affection as the image of God as a father and eros as the representation of Christ as the bridegroom of the church suggests that God's love is reflected in different forms of love. The reference to early Christians prioritizing the love and care for their brethren over the opinions of the pagan society around them emphasizes the importance of genuine friendship within communities. Ultimately, friendship is seen as something angelic but requires humility for proper appreciation and understanding.

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