Quote by C.S. Lewis

Though under earth, and throneless now I beYet while I lived all earth was under me.

Though under earth, and throneless now I beYet while I lived

Summary

This quote reflects the notion of the speaker's power and influence while they were alive. Despite the current state of being without a throne and lying beneath the earth, they highlight that they once held a position of authority where all of earth, or the entirety of their dominion, was under their control. The quote emphasizes the speaker's past supremacy and implies that even in their current state of death, the memory of their reign leaves an indelible mark.

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Living Narnia

By C.S. Lewis

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