Quote by C.S. Lewis

Our experience is coloured through and through by books and plays and the cinema, and it takes patience and skill to disentangle the things we have really learned from life for ourselves.

Our experience is coloured through and through by books and

Summary

This quote highlights how our perception and understanding of life is heavily influenced by various forms of media such as books, plays, and movies. It suggests that these sources shape our experiences and viewpoints, making it difficult to distinguish what we have genuinely learned by ourselves. Disentangling these external influences from our personal thoughts and real-life encounters requires patience and the ability to critically evaluate and reflect on our own experiences.

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By C.S. Lewis

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