Quote by C.S. Lewis

At present we are on the outside of the world, the wrong side of the door. We discern the freshness and purity of morning, but they do not make us fresh and pure. We cannot mingle with the splendours we see. But all the leaves of the New Testament are rustling with the rumour that it will not always be so. Some day, God willing, we shall get in.

At present we are on the outside of the world, the wrong sid

Summary

This quote expresses the idea that while we can perceive and appreciate the beauty and goodness in the world, we ourselves are unable to fully partake in it. We are like outsiders, longing to engage with the splendid aspects of life that surround us. However, the quote also suggests that the teachings in the New Testament offer hope that this separation is not permanent. It implies the belief that, in the future, there is a possibility to truly immerse ourselves in the wonders of the world, guided by the divine will.

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By C.S. Lewis

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