This profound statement explores the human longing for something beyond earthly experience. Lewis suggests that if our deepest desires can't be fulfilled by anything in this life, it points to the existence of a spiritual realm or a higher purpose for which we were created.
Quote by C.S. Lewis: “If I find in myself desires which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.”
If I find in myself desires which no experience in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that I was made for another world.
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Historical Context
From "Mere Christianity", this idea was central to Lewis's apologetics in the post-war period. As society grappled with the aftermath of global conflict, many sought spiritual answers and meaning beyond the material world.
About the Author
British writer and Anglican lay theologian. He held academic positions at both Oxford University and Cambridge University. He is best known for his works of fiction, especially The Screwtape Letters, The Chronicles of Narnia, and The Space Trilogy.
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