Quote by C.S. Lewis

It now seemed to me that all my other guesses had been only self-pleasing dreams spun out of my wishes, but now I was awake.

It now seemed to me that all my other guesses had been only

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker had previously entertained several unrealistic possibilities that were primarily driven by their desires and fantasies. However, the realization described in the quote indicates a shift from these delusions to a clear perception of reality. The speaker now sees the truth and acknowledges that their previous conjectures were merely wishful thinking, emphasizing a newfound state of wakefulness and acceptance.

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