Quote by C.S. Lewis

The only things we can keep are the things we freely give to God. What we try to keep for ourselves is just what we are sure to lose.

The only things we can keep are the things we freely give to

Summary

This quote suggests that when it comes to our possessions or desires, the only true way to retain them is by willingly offering them to a higher power, symbolized here as God. It implies that holding onto things solely for our own selfish gain ultimately leads to loss and dissatisfaction. By letting go of our attachment to possessions and surrendering control, we may find a sense of freedom and contentment.

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Christianity

By C.S. Lewis

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