A dogmatic belief in objective value is necessary to the very idea of a rule which is not tyranny or an obedience which is not slavery.
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Few men looked on her without becoming, in a certain fashion, her lovers. But it was the kind of love that made them not less true, but truer, to their own wives.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote suggests that genuine admiration can deepen one's love for their partner rather than detract from it.
C. S. Lewis observes that certain women possess an enchanting quality that inspires admiration and love in men, which paradoxically enhances their loyalty and fidelity to their own wives. The quote implies that this type of love is not possessive or infidel, but rather an uplifting force that contributes to the authenticity and strength of existing relationships.
Themes
LoveAdmirationFidelityRelationshipLoyalty
In practice
Example use cases
Use this quote in a relationship workshop to discuss the nature of admiration in relationships.
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