Quote by C.S. Lewis

In religion, as in war and everything else, comfort is the one thing you cannot get by looking for it. If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end: if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth -- only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin with and, in the end, despair.

In religion, as in war and everything else, comfort is the o

Summary

This quote suggests that seeking comfort solely in religion, war, or any aspect of life is futile. It emphasizes that finding true comfort comes through the pursuit of truth. If one seeks truth, they may ultimately find the comfort they desire. However, if they solely search for comfort, they will not attain either, only being presented with shallow reassurances and wishful thinking, which will ultimately lead to feelings of despair. Thus, the quote highlights the importance of prioritizing the search for truth over the pursuit of immediate comfort.

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