Quote by C.S. Lewis
If you think of this world as a place intended simply for our happiness, you find it quite intolerable:think of it as a place for correction and it's not so bad. Imagine a set of people all living in the samebuilding. Half of them think it is a hotel, the other half think it is a prison. Those who think it a hotel might regard it as quite intolerable, and those who thought it was a prison might decide that it wasreally surprisingly comfortable. So that what seems the ugly doctrine is one that comforts and strengthens you in the end. The people who try to hold an optimistic view of this world would becomepessimists: the people who hold a pretty stern view of it become optimistic
Summary
This quote suggests that one's perspective of the world determines their level of contentment and happiness. If one views the world as solely intended for their personal happiness, they may find it unbearable. However, if one sees it as a place for personal growth and learning from mistakes, it becomes more tolerable. The analogy of a building where half the occupants see it as a hotel and the other half as a prison highlights the idea that our mindset shapes our perception. Ultimately, the quote suggests that adopting a somewhat stern or realistic view of the world can lead to a more optimistic outlook in the long run.
By C.S. Lewis
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