Quote by C.S. Lewis

All that we call human history--money, poverty, ambition, war, prostitution, classes, empires, slavery--[is] the long terrible story of man trying to find something other than God which will make him happy.

All that we call human history--money, poverty, ambition, wa

Summary

This quote highlights the perspective that all aspects of human history, such as societal structures, conflicts, and desires, stem from the fundamental human pursuit of finding happiness through means other than God. It suggests that mankind's relentless quest for fulfillment outside of a spiritual connection has led to countless struggles and negative consequences. On a deeper level, it implies that true contentment can only be attained by acknowledging and embracing a relationship with something greater than ourselves.

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By C.S. Lewis

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