We hear a great deal about the rudeness of the rising generation. I am an oldster myself and might be expected to take the oldsters' side, but in fact I have been far more impressed by the bad manners of parents to children than by those of children to parents.
C. S. Lewis..(T)here are two opposite reasons for being a democrat. You may think all men so good that they deserve a share in the government of the commonwealth, and so wise that the commonwealth needs their advice. That is, in my opinion, the false, romantic doctrine of democracy. On the other hand, you may believe fallen men to be so wicked that not one of them can be trusted with any irresponsible power over his fellows.
C. S. LewisThis is one of the miracles of love: It gives a power of seeing through its own enchantments and yet not being disenchanted.
C. S. LewisNow is our chance to choose the right side. God is holding back to give us that chance. It won't last forever. We must take it or leave it.
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