C.S. Lewis, the eminent author and theologian, possessed a profound understanding of grief and loss. His insights resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced sorrow. Here are ten poignant quotes from his works that encapsulate the complexities of grief, offering solace and reflection.
1. The Necessity of Suffering
“We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.”
2. The Challenge of Comfort
“Grief can take care of itself, but to get the full value of a joy you must have somebody to share it with.”
3. The Reflex of Grief
“No one ever told me that grief felt so like fear.”
4. On the Brevity of Suffering
“What you see and what you hear depends a great deal on where you are standing. It also depends on what sort of person you are.”
5. The Nature of Loss
“You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death.”
6. The Burden of Grief
“To weep is to make less the depth of grief.”
7. The Companionship of Sorrow
“There is no other experience like it; it is a sort of work of art in itself.”
8. The Lingering Echo
“They say time heals all wounds, but that presumes the source of grief has been removed.”
9. The Reality of Mourning
“When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him. If you injure someone you dislike, you will find yourself disliking him more.”
10. The Frailty of Happiness
“I think that if God had meant us to stay in the garden, He would not have given us a vine.”
