2,254 Quotes by C. S. Lewis

In our own case we accept excuses too easily; in other people's, we do not accept them easily enough.

Most of us need the crutch at times; but of course it is idiotic to use the crutch when our own legs (our own loves, tastes, habits etc.) can do the journey on their own.

Aslan is a lion- the Lion, the great Lion." "Ooh" said Susan. "I'd thought he was a man. Is he-quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion"..."Safe?" said Mr Beaver ..."Who said anything about safe? 'Course he isn't safe. But he's good. He's the King, I tell you.

No interviews without appointments except between nine and ten PM on the second Saturdays.

Those who torment us for our own good will torment us without end, for they do so with the approval of their own conscience.

Disobedience to conscience is voluntary; bad poetry, on the other hand, is usually not made on purpose.

He's wild, you know. Not like a tame lion.

We know nothing of religion here: we only think of Christ.

Miracles are for beginners.