Quote by C.S. Lewis

Nothing will shake a man-or at any rate a man like me-out of his merely verbal thinking and his merely notional beliefs. He has to be knocked silly before he comes to his senses. Only torture will bring out the truth. Only under torture does he discover it himself.

Nothing will shake a man-or at any rate a man like me-out of

Summary

This quote highlights the belief that true understanding and realization can only be achieved through extreme experiences, specifically mentioning torture. It suggests that individuals tend to be attached to their verbal thinking and conceptual beliefs, which may blind them to the truth. According to the quote, it is only when an individual is subjected to extreme pain and suffering that they are forced to confront reality and genuinely discover the truth within themselves.

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Belief Grief Torture Self Awareness God S Will

By C.S. Lewis

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