Quote by C.S. Lewis

You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth of falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you. It is easy to say you believe a rope to be strong and sound as long as you are merely using it to cord a box. But suppose you had to hang by that rope over a precipice. Wouldn't you then first discover how much you really trusted it?

You never know how much you really believe anything until it

Summary

This quote highlights how the true strength of our beliefs is only tested when they are crucial for our survival or well-being. It suggests that it is easy to claim we believe in something when there are no serious consequences involved. However, when faced with a life-threatening situation, our genuine trust and reliance on our beliefs are revealed. It emphasizes the importance of analyzing our convictions and evaluating their true depth and validity, especially in challenging circumstances where their truth or falsehood becomes a matter of vital importance.

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