Quote by C.S. Lewis

The vice I am talking of is Pride or Self-Conceit: and the virtue opposite to it, in Christian morals, is called Humility...According to Christian teachers, the essential vice, the utmost evil, is Pride. Unchastity, anger, greed, drunkenness, and all that, are mere flea bites in comparison: it was through Pride that the devil became the devil: Pride leads to every other vice: it is the complete anti-God state of mind.

The vice I am talking of is Pride or Self-Conceit: and the v

Summary

This quote emphasizes the significance of pride as the ultimate vice in Christian morals. It states that pride, or self-conceit, is considered the essence of evil, surpassing other vices such as unchastity, anger, greed, and drunkenness. The quote explains that pride was the downfall of the devil and that it leads to all other vices. In contrast, humility is presented as the virtuous opposite to pride. It suggests that pride is seen as a state of mind that directly opposes a connection with God.

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By C.S. Lewis

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