Theophany All Over: C.S. Lewis on Love

Tuesday, July 8, 2008

C.S. Lewis on Love

Stumbled upon this quote from the good Mr. Lewis, and it struck me partly because of a conversation I recently had with a friend. That, and I love everything C.S. Lewis ever scribbled on a napkin.

"Love is not affectionate feeling, but a steady wish for the loved person's ultimate good as far as it can be obtained."
–C.S. Lewis

1 comment:

Anonymous said...: Lord, whatever I do today,
I pray I do it with Love.
When I walk in Love,
I believe we walk together,
because I believe Lord,
You are Love.

AMEN AND AMEN.; 7/8/08, 2:02 PM

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