For the Christian, there are, strictly speaking, no chances. A secret Master of the Ceremonies has been at work.
C. S. LewisIt is a dreadful truth that the state of having to depend solely on God is what we all dread most.... It is good of Him to force us; but dear me, how hard to feel that it is good at the time.
C. S. LewisHe (the devil) always sends errors into the world in pairs--pairs of opposites...He relies on your extra dislike of one to draw you gradually into the opposite one. But do not let us be fooled. We have to keep our eyes on the goal and go straight through between both errors. We have no other concern than that with either of them.
C. S. LewisMany things, such as loving, going to sleep, or behaving unaffectedly - are done worst when we try hardest to do them.
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