Quote by C.S. Lewis
I am suffering incessant temptations to uncharitable thoughts at present; one of those black moods in which nearly all one's friends seem to be selfish or even false. And how terrible that there should be even a kind of pleasure in thinking evil.
Summary
This quote expresses the speaker's current struggle with negative thoughts and the temptation to judge others harshly. They describe feeling overwhelmed by a pessimistic mindset in which most of their friends appear selfish or deceitful. The quote also highlights the disturbing realization that there can be a strange allure in indulging in unkind thoughts, emphasizing the internal battle between one's better judgment and the dangerous gratification derived from thinking ill of others.
By C.S. Lewis