Quote by C.S. Lewis

The safest road to hell is the gradual one -- the gentle slope, soft underfoot, without sudden turnings, without milestones, without signposts.

The safest road to hell is the gradual one -- the gentle slo

Summary

This quote highlights the danger of slowly compromising one's moral values and principles. It suggests that the path to moral decay is often subtle and gradual, luring individuals with small compromises rather than immediate and obvious wrongdoings. By using the metaphor of a road to hell that lacks warning signs or significant changes in direction, the quote warns against the allure of comfort and ease that can lead people astray from what is right and just. Ultimately, it cautions against the deceptive nature of gradual moral decline.

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