Quote by C.S. Lewis

Humanity does not pass through phases as a train passes through stations: being alive, it has the privilege of always moving yet never leaving anything behind. Whatever we have been, in some sort we are still.

Humanity does not pass through phases as a train passes thro

Summary

This quote suggests that human beings are constantly evolving and changing, but they always carry with them the experiences and qualities of their past. Rather than simply transitioning from one phase to another like a train passing through stations, humanity is in a continuous state of growth and development. It implies that our past selves are still present within us, shaping who we are in the present and influencing our future.

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Humanity Allegory Of Love

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