Quote by C.S. Lewis

Humans are amphibians -- half spirit and half animal. As spirits they belong to the eternal world, but as animals they inhabit time.

Humans are amphibians -- half spirit and half animal. As spi

Summary

This quote suggests that humans have a dual nature. On one hand, they possess a spiritual side that connects them to the eternal realm. On the other hand, they also have an animalistic side that confines them to the constraints of time. It emphasizes the inherent conflict between the immortal and finite aspects of human existence, indicating that humans are in a constant struggle to balance their transcendent yearnings with the limitations and mortal nature of their physical existence.

By C.S. Lewis

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