Quote by C.S. Lewis, The Screwtape Letter
And Nothing is very strong: strong enough to steal away a man's best years not in sweet sins but in a dreary flickering of the mind over it knows not what and knows not why, in the gratification of curiosities so feeble that the man is only half aware of them, in drumming of fingers and kicking of heels, in whistling tunes that he does not like, or in the long, dim labyrinth of reveries that have not even lust or ambition to give them a relish, but which, once chance association has started them, the creature is too weak and fuddled to shake off.
Summary
This quote emphasizes the power of apathy and boredom in wasting a person's precious time and energy. It suggests that there are various distractions or mindless activities that can consume one's days without providing any true satisfaction or sense of purpose. The quote describes these activities as "feeble" curiosities or aimless musings, leading to a state of dullness and lack of motivation. Ultimately, it underscores the danger of allowing oneself to be consumed by the unfulfilling and trivial aspects of life, stealing away the best years without any worthwhile pursuits.
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