Quote by C.S. Lewis

There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good when it looks to Him and bad when it turns from Him.

There is but one good; that is God. Everything else is good

Summary

This quote suggests that the ultimate source of goodness is God, emphasizing the belief that all things are good when they are aligned with or centered on Him. It implies that everything in the world can be judged as either good or bad depending on its relationship with God. The quote hints at the idea that goodness is not inherent in material things, actions, or situations, but rather stems from the way they relate to or reflect divine qualities.

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By C.S. Lewis

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