Quote by C.S. Lewis

We can rest contentedly in our sins and in our stupidities, and anyone who has watched gluttons shoveling down the most exquisite foods as if they did not know what they were eating will admit that we can ignore even pleasure. But pain insists upon being

We can rest contentedly in our sins and in our stupidities,

Summary

This quote suggests that we have the tendency to indulge in our vices and ignore our shortcomings. It acknowledges that humans can blissfully remain in a state of ignorance or denial, while also highlighting the observation that individuals can devour pleasurable experiences without truly appreciating or savoring them. However, the quote emphasizes that pain is different â€“ it demands to be acknowledged and cannot be easily ignored or disregarded.

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Pain

By C.S. Lewis

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