Quote by C.S. Lewis

(When I was at school one would have said, 'I swear by the Bible.' But Bibles were not encouraged at Experiment House.)

(When I was at school one would have said, 'I swear by the B

Summary

This quote reflects the speaker's experience at Experiment House, where the use of Bibles was discouraged. The mention of "swearing by the Bible" implies that at their previous school, making promises or asserting truths by referencing the Bible was a common practice. However, Experiment House adopts a different approach, possibly emphasizing a more secular education without religious influences. This quote hints at a contrast between schools and their respective attitudes towards religious belief and literature.

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