Quote by C.S. Lewis

Human beings, all over the earth, have this curious idea that they ought to believe in a certain way, and can't really get rid of it.

Human beings, all over the earth, have this curious idea tha

Summary

This quote suggests that people, regardless of their location or culture, tend to feel an inherent obligation to adhere to specific beliefs. It implies that humans have an innate need to subscribe to certain notions or principles and find it challenging to deviate from them. The quote touches on the universal aspect of this phenomenon, highlighting that this peculiar inclination towards belief is deeply ingrained in human nature.

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