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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If we let ourselves, we shall always be waiting for some distraction or other to end before we can really get down to our work.
Interpretation
What this quote means
We often wait for the perfect moment to begin our work, but distractions will always be present.
C. S. Lewis points out that if we allow ourselves, we will continually postpone our responsibilities and tasks, waiting for distractions to cease before we can focus on our work. This insight emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and overcoming procrastination, suggesting that the ideal conditions to start working may never arrive, and it's up to us to take action despite distractions.
Themes
DistractionProcrastinationMotivationWorkAction
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming procrastination.
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